MATTER OF KASS

Jüri Kass’s solo exhibition MATTER OF KASS in Vabaduse Gallery on November 6th until December 6th, 2026

Artist Jüri Kass’s solo exhibition MATTER OF KASS will open at Vabaduse Gallery on November 6th, 2026 at 5 pm. The artist reflects on the relationship between himself and his work, asking rhetorically what it is to which he has dedicated his exhibition.

The career of an artist and designer is related to objects, things and physical bodies.

Every object has its own story. Every object embodies the past, but can acquire new meaning in the present and point towards the future. A personal memory becomes a symbol whose significance extends beyond its original story.

MATTER OF KASS is also a matter of the exhibition viewer – an opportunity to find one’s own memories, feelings and experiences. Which object triggers recognition? Which one touches the viewer personally?

The objects, however, have been placed in an unusual state or situation. The familiar and the authentic have been transformed, acquiring new meaning and value. Through these objects, the artist raises questions about time and place, keeping close and letting go, loss and discovery.

Jüri Kass graduated from the department of design at the Estonian State Art Institute (now Estonian Academy of Arts). He is a member of the Estonian Artists’ Association and he works in the fields of graphic design, drawing, graphic art, painting and installation. Also, he works as an art teacher. Kass has participated in held about twenty solo exhibitions and has received several art awards both in Estonia and abroad. His artworks belong to the collections of Kumu Art Museum, Győr Art Museum, Estonian Museum of Applied Art and Design, City of Tallinn and private art collectors. 

The artist expresses his gratitude to Ülle Marks, Madis Verro, Tõnis Tilga, Aivar Kurenõmm and Tago Laevameister.

Exhibition is supported by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia.