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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón

Dancehall and reggaetón meet contemporary art in the MCA’s look at Caribbean music, resistance and joy.

Photo: Gregory Ford Henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The exhibition treats a beat as something with a visual and political life. A commissioned mixtape about Panama’s role in reggaetón adds a listening route through the artwork and its histories.

What to expect

A multimedia exhibition at the MCA, on view through September 20, including a Juan Rivera mixtape project.

Good to know

  • The run ends September 20.
  • Allow time for sound and video works.
  • Check MCA admission and hours.
  • The exhibition is a gallery visit, not a scheduled concert.

Common questions

What kinds of work are shown?

Painting, photography, video, sound sculpture and installations.

How is Panama represented?

Juan Rivera’s commissioned mixtape explores the evolution of these genres in Panama.