Theaster Gates to Host Record Listening and Discussion Event at MACRO Rome
Friday, May 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Artist Theaster Gates will lead a public program at the Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Roma (MACRO) on May 26, 2026. Gates will play a selection of R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and soul records from the 1970s and '80s, focusing on the music scenes of Chicago and Philadelphia. The session will address the influence of these genres on his multidisciplinary practice and the broader importance of music preservation.
- Artists: Theaster Gates
- People: Theaster Gates
- Galleries: Gagosian
- Museums: MACRO–Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Roma
- Locations: Rome, Chicago, Philadelphia
Originally via Gagosian · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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