House Music: A Celebration of Chicago’s Iconic SoundHouse Music: A Celebration of Chicago’s Iconic Sound In honor of the 40th anniversary of House music, a captivating exhibition will unveil the vibrant history and legacy of this genre born in the South and West Sides of Chicago. Collaborating with the Design Museum of Chicago and The Vintage House Show Collective, the exhibition will trace the origins of House through the stories of visionary artists, influential clubs, and groundbreaking labels. About The Vintage House Show The Vintage House Show is dedicated to preserving and commemorating the annals of House music. Their mission is to document the pioneers who crafted the genre, focusing on storytelling and authenticity. About the Design Museum of Chicago The Design Museum of Chicago highlights the profound impact of design on society. Through captivating exhibitions, events, and initiatives, they explore the confluence of design, culture, and the human experience. Exhibition Highlights The exhibition will delve into the genesis of House music, showcasing the unique blend of energy, music, and dance that emerged from Chicago’s Black and Latino communities. It will explore the venues that nurtured the genre, from The Warehouse and The Music Box to iconic labels like Trax Records and DJ International Records.
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of House music, this unique exhibition will pay tribute to the energy, music and dance of Black and Latino youth on the South and West Sides of Chicago, who laid the crucial foundation for Chicago House music. Presented in partnership with the Design Museum of Chicago and The Vintage House Show Collective, the exhibition explores the history of the artists, clubs and labels that built the style of House pioneers and practitioners.
About Vintage House Show:
The Vintage House Show team is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of House music through research, curation, and community engagement. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to authenticity, the team’s mission is to build the world’s most comprehensive story of the innovative pioneers who created, shaped, and sustained the House genre. For more information on the Vintage House Show, visit https://linktr.ee/thevintagehouseshow.
About the Design Museum of Chicago:
The Design Museum of Chicago is committed to showcasing the transformative power of design in shaping our world. Through exhibitions, programs, and initiatives, they explore the intersection of design, culture, and society, inspiring creativity and fostering community dialogue. For more information about DMoC, visit https://www.designchicago.org/.
