Muted Silenciosa is an editorial poster that critiques the criticism directed at the Mini Van Speaker culture, a movement that began in the Dominican Republic and has since spread across many urban areas. The Mini Van Speaker, characterized by heavily modified vehicles equipped with powerful sound systems, serves as a form of cultural expression and presence for Dominican immigrants, especially in cities where they often face marginalization. Yet, it has frequently been dismissed as “noise.” But is it truly noise? Or has it been muted by the dominant voices of the developed world?
