Peruvian multidisciplinary artist Joan Jiménez Suero, known as Entes, has been named one of three winners for the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami’s (MOCA) Art on the Plaza 2026. His winning installation, "Bailando Nuestros Problemas" (Dancing Our Problems), features kinetic metal sculptures inspired by Afro-Peruvian traditions and salsa culture. The work, which officially opens on April 15, 2026, transforms rigid industrial materials into fluid figures of musicians and dancers to celebrate the resilience of the Latin American diaspora.
This commission marks a significant moment for MOCA North Miami as it celebrates its 30th anniversary by highlighting the intersection of public art and ethnic identity. By placing Entes’ work in the museum’s outdoor plaza, the initiative elevates street-influenced contemporary art to a monumental scale while fostering a dialogue between Miami’s diverse communities and South American cultural genealogies. The project underscores the importance of the "popular" as a fundamental rather than peripheral element of contemporary art history.