Raven Chacon's first solo exhibition at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins, "Scores for Coming Storms," runs from May 14 to June 20, 2026, in New York. The show features a layered installation of sonic and visual works, including a large graphite wall drawing, framed ink drawings, a sound installation, and a wall textile. Central to the exhibition is "American Ledger No. 1" (2018), a musical score for percussion and woodwinds that chronicles the origin story of the United States through Indigenous perspectives, alongside other works like "Tiguex" and "Volcano Choir" that map performances across Albuquerque's landscape.
The exhibition matters because it brings together Chacon's Euro-American and Navajo worldviews, highlighting his unique practice as a Diné Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and artist. It recontextualizes earlier works, allowing viewers to engage with his multivalent vision that blends music, performance, and visual art. The show also underscores the growing visibility of Indigenous artists in major New York galleries and biennials, following Chacon's strong impressions at the 2022 Whitney Biennial and a 2024 solo show at the Swiss Institute.