Corbijn Sessions #15 | Jazzkaar: Marten Kuningas. Anton Corbijn special.

Together with Miljardid, Marten Kuningas presents his interpretation of the finest works of artists captured through the lens of legendary photographer Anton Corbijn – David Bowie, Depeche Mode, U2, as well as David Byrne and Talking Heads.

Kuningas, who has previously delivered compelling tribute performances to the music of Bowie and The Beatles, has a keen sense for what truly matters as an interpreter, approaching the material with sensitivity and a strong personal voice.

The concert also marks the final day of the major solo exhibition by Dutch master photographer Anton Corbijn at Fotografiska Tallinn.

Marten Kuningas

Marten Kuningas is a songwriter and the frontman of the band Miljardid, as he describes himself. He has released the solo albums Janu (2012) and Praktiline mees (2014), as well as Kunagi Läänes (2017) and Ma luban, et ma muutun (2020) with Miljardid. Kuningas has also worked as a composer and musical director for theatre productions at the Estonian Drama Theatre and Vaba Lava. In 2021, his poetry collection Sabata koma was published.

Anton Corbijn at Fotografiska: 24 January – 30 April

Anton Corbijn’s distinctive style has strongly shaped the visual language of modern music and culture. His major retrospective, Corbijn, Anton, spans five decades of creative work. Each frame in the exhibition features a figure rendered in Corbijn’s signature moody style, someone who is at once familiar and mysterious.

With over 150 works on display, the exhibition offers an authentic and extraordinary glimpse into a world inhabited by icons like Depeche Mode, David Bowie, U2, Patti Smith, and many others—artists who have left their mark, and whose mark Corbijn has captured.

The experience is enhanced by a powerful video room featuring Corbijn’s videography and iconic music videos that have influenced generations. Corbijn’s legacy in music and visual culture is undeniable, and this exhibition celebrates that enduring impact.