Improvisation That Continues to Resonate
The evening concluded with an improvised music performance featuring Oğuz Büyükberber, Guillermo Celano, Krzysztof Redas, and Sebastian Słupski. The musicians created a multidimensional sonic landscape that perfectly complemented the exhibition. Improvised forms developed freely, entering into dialogue with both the audience and the photographs surrounding the performance space. In this way, the event connected two worlds—image and sound—demonstrating that the memory of art can be preserved through many different forms. The “Third Ear Music – Images of Memory” exhibition became not only a presentation of Tomasz Gawdzik’s photographic work, but also a celebration of the community gathered around the project. It was an evening filled with memories, inspiring conversations, and new encounters, once again confirming that Third Ear Music is far more than a concert series—it is a space for lasting relationships and creative exchange.
Organized by the L.A.S. Listening and Sounding Foundation and Grzegorz Lesiak. The project was co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage under the “Music” programme, implemented by the National Institute of Music and Dance.
Encounters Through Music and Conversations into the Evening
The exhibition opening also provided an opportunity for direct encounters between artists representing different musical backgrounds. Around the tables of Cafe Lulu, discussions unfolded about contemporary improvisation, experiences from international concert tours, and the role of independent cultural initiatives in sustaining a vibrant artistic scene. Many guests emphasized that these informal gatherings are among the most valuable aspects of the Third Ear Music project. As the evening progressed, the focus naturally shifted from viewing photographs to exchanging experiences and discussing future plans. Artists talked about new concert ideas, audience members shared memories from previous editions, and organizers reflected on the evolution of the series over the years. On that day, the patio of Cafe Lulu became a place where art did not end on the stage or within gallery walls, but continued through conversations, encounters, and the creation of new relationships.
The Project’s Visual Memory
Tomasz Gawdzik’s work has accompanied Third Ear Music for many years, making the exhibition not only a presentation of photographs but also a reflection on a significant chapter of the project’s journey. The photographer captured not only musicians on stage but also what often remains unseen: moments of concentration before performances, exchanged glances between artists, audience reactions, and the silences that existed between sounds. During the opening, many conversations focused on the role of photography in documenting improvised art. Participants reflected on whether it is possible to preserve something as fleeting as improvisation within a single frame. Looking at the photographs, it became clear that Gawdzik had managed to capture not merely the concerts themselves, but their energy and the emotional traces they left in the memories of those who experienced them. The exhibition revealed how, over the years, a visual archive of the project had been created—one that has now become an important part of its identity.
MUT#15 | 10.05.2026 | Third Ear Music | “Images of Memory” Exhibition Opening
On May 10, the patio of Cafe Lulu in Lublin’s Old Town Market Square was transformed into a space for a unique encounter with memory. The opening of Tomasz Gawdzik’s photography exhibition brought together artists, listeners, friends of the Third Ear Music project, and many of those who have helped shape its history over the years. From the very first moments, the atmosphere was filled with unhurried conversations and genuine curiosity. Visitors paused in front of the photographs, recognizing familiar faces, concert emotions, and fleeting moments captured during previous editions of the series. The images were more than simple documentation of events—they became starting points for stories about concerts, improvised encounters, and artistic relationships built over time. Throughout the patio, one could hear memories being shared about specific performances, unexpected musical turns, and meetings that later evolved into artistic collaborations.
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