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The Museum Of Pacific and Oceanic Arts in Riga, in partnership with Tapa Foundation, brings the works of one of the most Legendary Icons in the music industry, Jimi Hendrix, to an audience beyond the sterile and often unwelcoming white walls of the traditional gallery, reports TAPA foundation.

Art has the power to define identity, promote image, forge connections and inspire discussion and the aim of The Museum Of Pacific Arts exhibitions is to encourage individuals and business clients to build an enriching relationship with some of the most unique and exciting art of Jimi Hendrix, that has never been exhibited before in Europe. The Museum of Pacific Art in Riga will be exhibiting the works of this legendary musician for the first time ever in Europe at their Gallery space on Vilandes 16. Join us for an evening of complimentary drinks, conversation, great art and the opportunity to meet inspiring creative. For information and RSVP, please email us at [email protected]

Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix's innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form. Because he was unable to read or write music, it is nothing short of remarkable that Jimi Hendrix's meteoric rise in the music took place in just four short years. His musical language continues to influence a host of modern musicians, from George Clinton to Miles Davis, and Steve Vai to Jonny Lang.

Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix on November 27, 1942, at Seattle's King County Hospital, was later renamed James Marshall by his father, James "Al" Hendrix. Young Jimmy (as he was referred to at the time) took an interest in music, drawing influence from virtually every major artist at the time, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Holly, and Robert Johnson. Entirely self-taught, Jimmy's inability to read music made him concentrate even harder on the music he heard.

From demo recordings to finished masters, Jimi Hendrix generated an amazing collection of songs over the course of his short career. From the hit song that made his career "Wild Thing” to “American Woman” to name a few, The music of Jimi Hendrix embraced the influences of blues, ballads, rock, R&B, and jazz a collection of styles that continue to make Hendrix one of the most popular figures in the history of rock music.

His passion for the artistic world was not only limited to music. As a child, he often toyed with sketching and coloured, but after buying a guitar, visual arts took a back seat in his daily routine. It wasn’t until Jimi became a rock star that he rekindled his interest in drawing and painting. His approach to surrealism and the psychedelic provides the viewer with a glimpse of how his thoughts formed and flowed.

The Museum of Pacific And Oceanic Arts along with Tapa Foundation will be holding a rare exhibition of unique graphical work by the legendary singer himself. The works that will be exhibited from Friday the 12th of December for two weeks is part of “The Renaissance Of Jimi Hendrix" collection.