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  • Event poster for The Artists Voice featuring an image of a person in a black t-shirt with a geometric design. Text includes Charles Atlas and Moderated by Jeffrey De Blois, Mannion Family Curator. ICA logo is at the bottom left. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Charles Atlas
  • A person with long hair sits at a table with art supplies, looking to the side. Behind them are colorful artworks, including one with a purple rabbit. The setting appears to be an art studio. Play Button
    Sara Cwynar: Alphabet
  • A man in a red and green plaid shirt leans on a white picket fence in front of a white house with green shutters. Another similar house is visible in the background. The sky is overcast. Play Button
    The Quiet in the Land
  • Graphic titled The Artists Voice featuring three photos: a woman in a red blazer, a man in a yellow jacket seated with his hand on his chin, and a woman smiling with her hand in her curly hair. Includes text about event and moderator details. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Hank Willis Thomas and Jha D Amazi, with Chaplain Clementina Chéry
  • Singer performing on stage with a microphone. The background features musicians with instruments. Text reads: An Evening with Okay Kaya, Mar 8, 2024, The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, icaboston.org. Play Button
    An Evening with Okay Kaya
  • A person in a black top stands gesturing with one hand. They are in front of a vibrant red and pink abstract painting. The expression appears focused and engaged. Play Button
    Firelei Báez on Art as a Tool of Survival
  • A black-and-white author talk promotional image featuring a woman in glasses and a sweater. Text reads Author Talk: Helen Molesworth with Jill Medvedow. The ICA logo is in the bottom left corner.
    Author Talk: Helen Molesworth with Jill Medvedow
  • A person in a white shirt with a small heart emblem sits against a light-colored abstract background, captured mid-conversation. Play Button
    Igshaan Adams: Lynloop
  • Promotional image for ICA Forum: A Caribbean Boston features photos of Althea Blackford, Anthony Febo, Julia Mejia, and Gabriel Sosa, with moderator Danielle Legros Georges. Event details are displayed on a black background. Play Button
    ICA Forum: A Caribbean Boston
  • A group of teens, some wearing headphones, gather around a table examining vintage posters or artworks. The room has art on the walls and a casual atmosphere, fostering a creative space perfect for arts education. Play Button
    Shared Impact: Teens and the ICA
  • Flyer for The Artists Voice featuring Teresita Fernández. She stands against a plain backdrop in a black turtleneck. The event includes Jeffrey De Blois, Associate Curator and Publications Manager, and is hosted by ICA. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Teresita Fernández
  • An Asian woman in glasses and a black t-shirt paints gold leaf on a spherical object. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Yu-Wen Wu
  • A light-skinned woman with shoulder-length light brown hair works on an artwork hanging on a wall. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Venetia Dale
  • A medium-skinned woman with shirt curly dark hair works on a colorful, 3D wall hanging. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Cicely Carew
  • A man with a beard stands inside an industrial setting featuring eclectic sculptures and metallic art pieces. The background includes a large abstract statue and various metal textures and patterns, with purple lighting accents. Play Button
    Guadalupe Maravilla: Mariposa Relámpago at the ICA Watershed
  • A person with dark hair and a beard smiles warmly, standing in a lush, green garden or plant nursery. Theyre wearing a light green shirt, surrounded by rows of vibrant plants. The setting appears calm and inviting. Play Button
    East Boston Care Collectives: Healing with Plants at Eastie Farm
  • A person is receiving a relaxing head massage while lying on a pillow. The massage therapists hands gently cradle the persons head. The setting appears calm and soothing, enhancing the sense of relaxation. Play Button
    East Boston Care Collectives: Healing with Reiki
  • A woman stands by the water, holding a small drum and mallet. She wears a white blouse and a colorful beaded headband, with earrings that match. Behind her is a pier and a cityscape under a partly cloudy sky. Play Button
    East Boston Care Collectives: Healing through Ritual
  • A golden abstract sculpture of a woman without arms, featuring a head and torso, emerging from a textured, spherical base. It stands against a dark, neutral background. Play Button
    Simone Leigh
  • A collage artwork depicting five children with mixed media techniques. Each has a colorful outfit and photographic face cutouts placed on illustrated bodies, showcasing diverse expressions and styles. Play Button
    To Begin Again: Artists and Childhood
  • A poster for The Artists Voice featuring Rose B. Simpson, with Jeffrey De Blois as the moderator. Includes a photo of Rose sitting casually. The logo ICA is in the bottom left corner. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Rose B. Simpson
  • Three dancers perform high leaps inside a studio with large windows. The marina is visible outside, with boats and water. The dancers wear colorful athletic attire and are captured mid-air against the backdrop of a bright, sunny day. Play Button
    Liz Gerring Dance Company with JACK Quartet: Harbor
  • A person with tattoos on their arms gestures enthusiastically while speaking. They are in an art gallery, standing in front of a wall with colorful, geometric art pieces. The person is wearing a light-colored shirt. Play Button
    Jordan Nassar: Fantasy and Truth
  • A person in overalls is painting a large, colorful mural with bold text in various shades of blue, red, and orange. The words are partially obscured by the person’s arm as they work on the artwork. Play Button
    Joe Wardwell at the ICA Watershed
  • A person on a lift is arranging a large installation of colorful clothing pieces hanging on a wall. The scene is set in a large industrial space with metal beams and natural light filtering in. Play Button
    Karyn Olivier at the ICA Watershed
  • A wall display featuring various red and amber car tail lights of different shapes and sizes, arranged closely together. Some have reflective surfaces, while others include indicators or brake lights. Play Button
    Madeline Hollander at the ICA Watershed
  • A large wall constructed from an assortment of wooden crates and boxes, stacked tightly together. The crates vary in size and color, with some showing signs of wear and aging. Red accents are scattered throughout the arrangement. Play Button
    Ibrahim Mahama at the ICA Watershed
  • A vibrant collage of various flowers and foliage in a multitude of colors, including purples, pinks, and greens. Among the flowers are several butterflies with colorful wings, adding to the lively, nature-inspired artwork. Play Button
    Ebony G. Patterson at the ICA Watershed
  • A person with dark hair wearing a black shirt is smiling, standing in front of a blurred painting in a gallery. Play Button
    Aubrey Levinthal: Bed
  • A person wearing a denim jacket and black baseball cap stands smiling in front of vibrant artwork. The background features red and pink colors with abstract human figures. Play Button
    Arcmanoro Niles: I Look Just Like My Mama With My Father’s Eyes (Can Time Heal the Guilty)
  • A woman with long curly hair stands in front of a vibrant painting with warm colors. She is wearing a black top and has a confident expression. The painting behind her features abstract elements and a sunset-like background. Play Button
    Gisela McDaniel: Sunset Over 8 Mile
  • A person wearing glasses and a dark sweater stands in front of a vibrant red and purple abstract painting. Play Button
    Doron Langberg: Bather
  • A man in a black shirt and jacket smiles warmly in front of a blurred, colorful background. Play Button
    David Antonio Cruz: thosebutterflyboys
  • A woman with long brown hair wearing a black shirt and a gold chain necklace stands in front of a colorful abstract background. Play Button
    Celeste Rapone: Pack Animals
  • A modern building with straw-thatched roofs, red brick walls, and a large abstract sculpture in front. The scene is surrounded by trees and set against a blue sky. Play Button
    Simone Leigh: Sovereignty at the U.S. Pavilion of La Biennale di Venezia
  • An elderly man with gray hair and a beard sits on a colorful chair, wearing a red shirt and patterned scarf. The room is filled with art and books, creating a cozy, creative atmosphere. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Napoleon Jones-Henderson
  • A person in a long skirt is seated on a scaffolding platform in a workshop with large pottery pieces, surrounded by ladders and pottery molds. The wooden ceiling and rustic walls add to the creative industrial atmosphere. Play Button
    Simone Leigh Venice 2022 Sneak Peek
  • Split-screen image featuring two women. On the left, a woman with short hair and a necklace smiles in a black top. On the right, another woman with her arms crossed stands against a blurred background. Text reads, Conversations on Deana Lawson. Play Button
    Conversations on Deana Lawson: Deborah Willis and Oluremi Onabanjo
  • A person holding up and examining a large world map in a room. Boxes are visible in the foreground, and the person is wearing a black shirt and earrings. The setting appears to be a storage or workspace. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Dell Marie Hamilton
  • A person with long hair in a bun stands outdoors during twilight. They wear a dark shirt with bright lettering. The background features a blurred landscape of trees and distant buildings. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Marlon Forrester
  • A man with glasses and a beard is painting a landscape on a canvas in an art studio. He holds a paintbrush in his right hand, surrounded by art supplies and various paintings on the wall. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Eben Haines
  • Sculpture of a human head made from colorful, recycled plastic materials, including bottle caps and small objects. The artwork is displayed in a modern, white-walled gallery with partially visible paintings in the background. Play Button
    Raúl De Nieves: Joy Is Possible
  • Event poster titled The Artists Voice, featuring photos of Marlon Forrester, Eben Haines, and Dell Marie Hamilton. Text mentions Jeff De Blois as Assistant Curator. Includes ICA logo and note on the James and Audrey Foster Prize. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Marlon Forrester, Eben Haines, and Dell Marie Hamilton
  • A person with a beard and wearing a black head covering sits in front of a decorative woven tapestry with geometric patterns. The tapestry features a mix of dark and light colors, including red and white. Play Button
    Stephen Hamilton on Indigo
  • Promotional graphic for The Artists Voice: Virgil Abloh with Josh Johnson, featuring two overlapping photos of a man; one in a blue hoodie and the other in a colorful pose. Moderated by Ruth Erickson, presented by ICA. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Virgil Abloh with Josh Johnson
  • A large art installation featuring a textured, blue ceiling made of netting and a stone structure with three arches. The setting is a spacious interior with bright lighting highlighting the dramatic design. Play Button
    Firelei Báez at the ICA Watershed
  • A person stands in front of a large, colorful wall sculpture made of vertical hanging elements in various shades of red, pink, purple, orange, and gray, creating a wave-like pattern. The installation is displayed in a spacious, modern interior. Play Button
    Eva LeWitt’s Vibrant Wall Sculpture
  • Black and white poster featuring a woman in partial shade. Text reads: The Artists Voice: Firelei Báez, Moderated by Eva Respini, Barbara Lee Chief Curator. Photo by Lia Clay. ICA logo is in the bottom left corner. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Firelei Báez
  • A bustling fashion studio with garments hanging on racks. Several people are working, surrounded by materials and sewing equipment. The room has a high, industrial-style ceiling with large windows letting in ample natural light. Play Button
    Virgil Abloh
  • A modern art gallery room with a variety of framed portraits and art pieces on white walls. Theres a bench in the center of the polished concrete floor. The lighting is bright and evenly illuminates the artwork. Play Button
    i’m yours: Encounters with Art in Our Times
  • Black and white image featuring a person with short hair, wearing a black shirt, looking intently at the camera. The text reads The Artists Voice: Zanele Muholi with Eva Respini with the ICA logo at the bottom left. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Zanele Muholi
  • Black and white promotional image for The Artists Voice: Rania Matar with Ruth Erickson event. Rania Matar is pictured smiling, wearing glasses. Event details are in white text on a black background. Portrait by Helena Goessens. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Rania Matar
  • Performance on outdoor stairs with a central performer in red boots and black outfit, surrounded by dancers wearing masks and white attire. The backdrop features modern architecture with large glass windows. Subtitles visible at the bottom. Play Button
    Virtual Performance: Kweeng Doll
  • Graphic with the text ICAFOUM: Racism, Public Health, and Contemporary Art II on the left. On the right are headshots of six speakers: Jeneé Osterheldt, Dr. Karlyn Crockett, Dr. Kimberlyn Leary, O.J. Slaughter, Bill T. Jones, and Amanda Taffy. Play Button
    ICA Forum: Racism, Public Health, and Contemporary Art II
  • A dimly lit room with a video installation showing a man playing guitar and singing. Text on the left reads ICA Virtual Public Celebration: Welcome. Ragnar Kjartansson: The Visitors. Play Button
    Virtual Public Celebration for Ragnar Kjartansson: The Visitors
  • A colorful gradient background with the word GALA in bold black letters. Text below reads In Honor of Virgil Abloh and Sterling Ruby. Graphic design elements, including sketches of arms holding books and candelabras, are scattered throughout. Play Button
    Virtual ICA Gala Honoring Virgil Abloh and Sterling Ruby
  • A woman in a purple hat sings into a microphone with a band in the background. A saxophonist and another musician are playing instruments. Colorful artwork hangs on the walls. Play Button
    Tank and the Bangas Bonus Track
  • A smiling person with short hair is sitting indoors. Theres a colorful painting with flowers and geometric shapes in the background, along with a bookshelf and a door. The person is wearing a patterned blouse. Play Button
    Virtual Women’s Luncheon
  • A person wearing a dark beanie and hoodie is sitting indoors, looking to the side. The background is blurred, with indistinct gray and black tones. Play Button
    Behind the Scenes with Sterling Ruby
  • A person with braided hair, wearing a yellow sweater and dark pants, squats on a checkered floor, reaching toward something. The background features vibrant red and black abstract art, with sunlight casting shadows. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Tschabalala Self
  • A painting of two people walking. One person wears brown pants, sneakers, and yellow socks; another wears red-checkered pants and blue flip-flops. The background is bright yellow, and the concrete path is depicted in light beige. Play Button
    Tschabalala Self on Lite
  • Three people are seated on stage during a panel discussion. Two small tables with water bottles are between them. The person in the center is speaking, gesturing with one hand. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Rakim
  • A world map is crafted using colorful threads in red, blue, and yellow. Strings crisscross the map, connecting continents, symbolizing global communication or networks on a dark background. Play Button
    When Home Won’t Let You Stay: Migration through Contemporary Art
  • Five people seated on stage in a panel discussion. Three women and two men sit in white chairs, surrounded by glasses of water and a small table. Theyre engaged in conversation, and a monitor is on the floor in front of them. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: 2019 James and Audrey Foster Prize
  • A person wearing a hooded jacket paints outdoors on a canvas set atop a rocky surface. They are surrounded by art supplies and a gallon jug as the sun sets over a mountainous landscape. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Josephine Halvorson
  • A woman with curly hair sits against a black background, smiling. She is wearing a dark green cardigan over a black top and has her hands resting on her lap. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Rashin Fahandej
  • A person wearing a paint-splattered gray shirt stands in an art studio, surrounded by colorful figurative sculptures on shelves and walls. They appear to be explaining something, gesturing with their hand, with more sculptures in the background. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Lavaughan Jenkins
  • An elderly woman with short white hair is seated on a beige couch in a living room, arranging colorful collage materials on a low table in front of her. The background features a large abstract painting. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Helga Roht Poznanski
  • A person wearing a black shirt is smiling while sitting in a large, empty industrial space with concrete walls and floors. Sunlight streams in through windows, casting patterns on the ground. Play Button
    John Akomfrah on Creating Purple
  • A modern art installation featuring a black draped figure with clay-like feet extends from beneath. Two people, a man squatting and a woman standing, observe the sculpture in a spacious gallery with white walls and a high ceiling. Play Button
    Huma Bhabha’s Monumental Bronze
  • Two individuals sit on stage in white chairs. One, wearing a dark outfit, holds papers and faces the other, a man in a white shirt and jeans speaking with gestures. A small table with water and a cube with flowers are placed between them. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: William Forsythe
  • A colorful mural with abstract human figures, numbers, and symbols such as a dollar sign, a triangle, and a circle. The background features a black and white checkered pattern. The word STOP is prominently displayed in white on a blue rectangle. Play Button
    Nina Chanel Abney’s “Colorfully Seductive, Deceptively Simple” Art Wall
  • A person with curly hair wearing a blue shirt, yellow scarf, dark pants, and brown shoes stands in a minimalist space with thin wires hanging from the ceiling, each ending in small metal cones a few inches off the ground. Play Button
    William Forsythe’s “Nowhere and Everywhere at the Same Time”
  • A person climbs through a dense installation of suspended white hoops and gray ropes in a bright space. They wear a red and black checkered shirt and jeans, navigating the complex network of hanging circles. Play Button
    William Forsythe’s “The Fact of Matter”
  • Person in a red hoodie crouches low to the ground in a dimly lit space with a low ceiling and bright light strip near the floor. Play Button
    William Forsythe’s “A Volume”
  • A person in a blue shirt and dark pants walks in a spacious, empty gallery with curved, illuminated ceilings. The room features a minimalistic design with light gray walls and no visible art displays. Play Button
    360 Tour: William Forsythe’s Nowhere and Everywhere at the Same Time
  • A person crouches on a dark floor, reaching forward with an outstretched arm. The background is dimly lit, casting shadows around the scene. The lighting creates a dramatic atmosphere. Play Button
    360 Tour: William Forsythe’s A Volume
  • A man stands in a room filled with vertical metal rods hanging from the ceiling. Transparent rings are attached to the rods, creating an intricate and dense installation. The man is partially visible on the right side, appearing to observe the artwork. Play Button
    360 Tour: William Forsythe’s The Fact of Matter
  • Two women are seated on stage during a discussion. One woman, wearing a black dress, sits on the left with a microphone. The other woman, wearing a colorful scarf and blue jacket, sits on the right. A table with flowers and water glasses is between them. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Lynda Benglis
  • Four people sit in a circular arrangement on stage, engaged in a discussion. A table with flowers is at the center. One person reads from a book while others listen. Two tables with drinks are beside them. The scene is well-lit against a dark background. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Dindga McCannon, Beverly Smith, and Barbara Smith
  • A person wearing a pink jacket and black hat plays an electric bass guitar in a music studio. Drums are visible in the background. Play Button
    Jason Moran
  • A rhinoceros grazes in an open field with two people standing nearby. One person is leaning on the rhino and the other holds a rifle. The landscape features scattered trees under a blue sky, suggesting an African savanna setting. Play Button
    Diana Thater at the ICA Watershed
  • Four round badges are displayed, each with the letters ICA in different colors: green, orange, blue, and red. The badges are arranged in a loose cluster on a white background. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Abbott Miller
  • A person in a dark setting is captured mid-motion, with one hand raised. They are wearing a dark, flowing garment, and a spotlight casts dramatic shadows on their face and surroundings. Play Button
    We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women 1965–85
  • A collection of inflated plastic bags is suspended from a ceiling fixture, creating an artistic display. The bags vary in color from white to green, adding a whimsical and creative element to the indoor setting. Play Button
    Advice for Young Artists
  • A woman wearing a dark sweater stands against a white background. The text beside her reads, and we were working on finding space for our voices articulating ourselves. She appears thoughtful as she gestures with her hands. Play Button
    When did I know I was an artist? Danielle Legros Georges for the ICA/Boston
  • A person wearing a patterned shirt is posing against a white background. Text next to them reads: I decided to write a poem and I wrote a poem about stopping nukes basically... Play Button
    When did I know I was an artist? Faye Driscoll for the ICA/Boston
  • A man in a grey button-up shirt is seated against a white background. Beside him is the quote: I am a bit of a slow bloomer, so I have come to realize that Im an artist bit by bit. The design uses a monochrome color scheme with blue text accents. Play Button
    When did I know I was an artist? Gabriel Kuri for the ICA/Boston
  • A grayscale portrait of a person smiling, with a quote nearby: Its a little bit like a philosopher, but a philosopher who makes stuff. Play Button
    When did I know I was an artist? Matthew Ritchie for the ICA/Boston
  • A person with short hair and a necklace speaks in a black and white image. Text reads: I was a chronically ill child and drawing was an activity that allowed me to travel in ways that my body couldnt. Play Button
    When did I know I was an artist? Sandrine Schaefer for the ICA/Boston
  • A person wearing glasses and a scarf speaks in a video. Text quote on the left reads, The first time I felt like an artist was when I made work that was something that I didnt expect. The scene is in black and white. Play Button
    When did I know I was an artist? Taylor Davis for the ICA/Boston
  • A dimly lit industrial warehouse interior with metal beams and debris scattered across the floor. Sunlight streams through gaps in the ceiling, casting long shadows and giving the space a dramatic, abandoned appearance. Play Button
    The ICA Watershed: From Condemned to Contemporary Art Space
  • A large, vibrant crowd attends a nighttime event at an outdoor venue. String lights illuminate the area, while a band plays on a stage to the left. A building with large windows and a balcony overlooks the gathering. Play Button
    Museums Are for Everyone
  • A person in a pink, textured outfit is dramatically lit against a black background, with arms extended and head tilted back, creating a dynamic, expressive pose. Play Button
    Okwui Okpokwasili on Poor People’s TV Room
  • A person in a gray shirt and blue pants stands on a stage, positioned in a pose with their arms bent. Lines are drawn across the image, creating a geometric figure around their torso and legs. The background is black. Play Button
    William Forsythe in Boston
  • A silhouette of a person stands with hands on hips, facing a large, projected image of a human eye. The image is detailed, showing the iris and eyelashes closely. Play Button
    Art in the Age of the Internet, 1989 to Today
  • Three people sit on stage in a panel discussion. The person in the center wears a pink jacket, while the others are dressed in dark clothing. A table with a laptop and water pitcher is in front of them. A red ICA logo is visible in the corner. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Steve McQueen
  • A person stands at a podium on a dark stage, presenting a large projected image of a display featuring open books with botanical illustrations and pressed plant specimens. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Mark Dion and Andrea Barrett
  • Three people observe a tall display filled with various objects such as pottery, sculptures, and plants in an art gallery. The setting has a minimalist design with light gray walls and additional artworks in the background. Play Button
    Mark Dion: The Classical Mind
  • A pianist sits at a grand piano in a dance studio, while dancers practice around them. Large windows in the background reveal an urban cityscape with cranes and buildings. Play Button
    New Work for Goldberg Variations: Pam Tanowitz and Simone Dinnerstein
  • Two women are pictured side by side. The woman on the left has long dark hair and wears a black top, while the woman on the right has braided hair and wears a pink sweater. They both stand against a neutral background.
    Curator’s Perspective: Eva Respini with Danielle Legros Georges
  • A panel of five people sitting on stage in white chairs, engaged in discussion. A table with a floral centerpiece and water glasses is in front of them. One person is speaking, gesturing with their hand. Play Button
    ICA Forum: Representation and Responsibility in Creative Spaces
  • Colorful fabric strips hang from the words We the People displayed on a wall, forming a cascading effect. The text is in a calligraphic style, with the fabric adding a textured, dynamic appearance. The ICA logo is visible in the corner. Play Button
    We the People: Nari Ward + ICA Teens
  • A person stands at a podium on a dimly lit stage with a presentation screen displaying three wooden shelves filled with books and decorative items. Two chairs and a table are arranged in front of the stage. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Carol Bove
  • A person lies on a surface, covered in blue plaster-like material, with arms and torso encased. Another person is adjusting their face. Text reads Casting Stephen Marino. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Foster Prize Artist Lucy Kim
  • A person wearing a red and black patterned shirt stands in an art studio. Colorful, abstract paintings are visible in the background. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Foster Prize Artist Sonia Almeida
  • A man in a yellow shirt and black cap stands with crossed arms in front of a cluttered wall filled with various posters and images. A skeleton is visible to the left. He wears a necklace and ring, with a watch on his wrist. Play Button
    Nari Ward – A Segue into History
  • Yellow background with a white square, outlined in black. Inside the square, black text reads The Object Project. Below the square, white text reads PODCAST.
    Object Project Podcast
  • A young boy stands smiling by the waterfront, holding up a drawing with a red border. Hes wearing a plaid shirt with an ICA sticker on it. Boats are docked in the background, and an American flag is visible against a partly cloudy sky. Play Button
    Celebrating 10 Years on the Waterfront
  • Two women sit in conversation on a stage with modern armchairs. One has a laptop on a table in front. A small vase with flowers is also on the table. The setting suggests a thoughtful discussion or interview. Play Button
    The Artist’s Voice: Kara Walker
  • A person with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored outfit, stands in front of an abstract wall art featuring intersecting lines. An ICA logo is visible in the corner. Play Button
    Eva Hesse’s Unforgettable Legacy
  • A person stands at a microphone, speaking passionately. They wear colorful clothing and an I Voted sticker on their forehead. A railing and water are visible in the background. Play Button
    Powerful Words at the ICA/Boston
  • A person in a red shirt and dark pants stands in a modern art gallery, looking at a series of reflective rectangular installations. A large green panel is visible on the wall in the background, and the floor is smooth concrete. Play Button
    Liz Deschenes
  • Three people wearing unusual outfits, including lettuce leaves as hats, walk along a boardwalk by the water. A pier and buildings are visible in the background. Play Button
    Ramin Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh, and Hesam Rahmanian: The Birthday Party | ICA/Boston
  • A black and white photo of a dancer in a dynamic pose, wearing a fitted outfit and a cap. The dancers body is twisted, with one arm extended forward and the other behind. The background is plain, and there is an ICA logo in the bottom right corner. Play Button
    Dancer Silas Riener on Working With Merce Cunningham
  • A person with short hair is wearing a black top and a geometric necklace, standing against a blurred background with a large abstract shape. The letters ICA are visible in the bottom right corner. Play Button
    Life at Black Mountain College: The Work Program
  • A person with short blonde hair and glasses speaks in front of two framed abstract artworks. They are wearing a patterned shirt and gesturing with their hands. The letters ICA are visible in the bottom right corner. Play Button
    Life at Black Mountain College: Learning by Doing
  • An older man with gray hair, wearing a blue checked shirt, is reading from a sheet of paper. He stands by a window with a cityscape visible outside. The letters ICA are in the bottom right corner. Play Button
    A Poem for Black Mountain College
  • A person in a dynamic leap poses against a gray background, wearing a dark outfit. Next to them, a bright yellow circle contains the text: Leap Before You Look. Black Mountain College 1933–1957. Play Button
    Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933–1957
  • A person wearing a wrist brace is drawing with a black pen on a partially completed artwork, which features detailed lines and shapes. The logo ICA is visible in the bottom right corner. Play Button
    The Making of a Monumental Mural at the ICA/Boston
  • A diverse crowd gathered on a waterfront deck for an event. People mingle near seating areas and patio heaters, while a few stand by a boat in the background. Lively atmosphere with mixed activities and groups. Play Button
    ICA First Fridays Time Lapse
  • Two hands are positioned around a gray ball of clay resting on a surface. The background is a light beige color, and the bottom right corner features a red logo with white text reading ICA. Play Button
    Contemporary Art 101: Wedging
  • Hands shaping a clay pot on a table, with fingers smoothing the edge. A thumb supports the pot from the outside. A newspaper is partially visible underneath the work area. Play Button
    Contemporary Art 101: Coiling
  • An elderly person with short white hair stands beside a large wooden loom in a room filled with weaving equipment and materials. A lamp hangs above the loom, and spools of thread are visible in the background. Play Button
    In the Studio: Kay Sekimachi
  • A person stands in a room with a large colorful floor artwork made of rope and fabric. The background features a wall with abstract art and tables with art supplies. The person appears to be explaining or presenting something. Play Button
    Artist at Work: Sheila Pepe
  • A patterned, textured fabric is draped over a stand on a speckled floor. Theres a dark liquid spilled on the floor, surrounding some floating cookies and a small container. The scene suggests an accidental spill. Play Button
    In the Studio: Josh Faught
  • Watercolor portraits of three individuals displayed side by side on a wall, with each face featuring distinct expressions. The central figure has glasses and long hair, while the others have short hair and beards. Play Button
    Studio Visit: Amy Sillman

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* The ICA closes at 5 PM on the first Friday of every month for First Fridays, a ticketed event.

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