The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago presents contemporary art exhibitions, events, and publications. “The Ren”—as we are known by many—is an independent, non-collecting museum driven by an uncompromising commitment to artists and their ideas.
For artists, we offer an unfettered platform for bold experimentation.
Our work with artists frequently results in newly commissioned art, and these presentations in our gallery at the University of Chicago spur further scholarly and creative reflections in our publications and public programs. Events—including artist talks, lectures, screenings, concerts, readings, and more—offer further opportunities for discovery and discussion.
All exhibitions and events are free to attend.
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The Renaissance Society is a registered 501(c)(3). We are a member of Mod/Co, Common Field, and UChicago Arts, and we are an independent affiliate of the University of Chicago.
Image: Diego Marcon, Krapfen, 2025, installation view, the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago. Photo by Bob.
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Drummer Valentina Magaletti’s first solo performance in Chicago combines improvisation and structured composition, some concrète dub textures, and B-movie atmospherics, driven by her distinctively twisted beats. Magaletti (b. Bari, Italy) is a London-based drummer, percussionist, and composer. Conservatory-trained in Southern Italy, she first became active on the London music scene in the early 2000s and has worked across a wide range of genres for over two decades.
Her work combines traditional percussion with experimental techniques, incorporating vibes, marimba, contact microphones, and found objects. Feeling just as comfortable performing behind a delicate ceramic kit as she does hammering out motorik rhythms, her diverse and exploratory projects include investigations of texture as a solo artist and a wide range of collaborations.
Co-presented with Lampo.
The 2024-2025 Music Series is generously supported by a grant from the University of Chicago Women’s Board.
Photo: Louise Mason.
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