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ICA exhibition surveys artist Carl Cheng’s career
Artist Carl Cheng standing in art gallery with sculptures and photographs

Artist Carl Cheng at the opening of the ICA exhibition at Penn.

(Image: Constance Mensh)

ICA exhibition surveys artist Carl Cheng’s career

A new exhibition at Penn’s Institute of Contemporary Art is the first in-depth museum survey of the six-decade career of California artist Carl Cheng, on view through April 6.
ICA presents dual new exhibits for summer, fall
A gazing ball atop a bird bath and a stylized snake on astroturf.

“Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard.”

(Image: Constance Mensh)

ICA presents dual new exhibits for summer, fall

The Institute of Contemporary Art’s summer and fall exhibitions highlight an eclectic collection of yard art and domestic interiors and scenes that are both familiar and uncomfortable.
Curating a practice with the Whitney-Lauder Fellowship
Pictures hanging on the wall at the “The Last Place They Thought Of” exhibit.

“The Last Place They Thought Of” included works by Torkwase Dyson, Lorraine O’Grady, Jade Montserrat, and Keisha Scarville.

(Image: Courtesy of Penn Inspiring Impact)

Curating a practice with the Whitney-Lauder Fellowship

The Fellowship has supported curators for over two decades; its impact continues at the ICA and beyond.

From Penn Inspiring Impact

Spring 2024 ICA exhibitions interrogate histories, imagine futures
Vibrantly colored paintings on display in a gallery.

A gallery view of “Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe,” on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art through June 2.

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Spring 2024 ICA exhibitions interrogate histories, imagine futures

“Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe,” “Entryways: Nontsikelelo Mutiti,” and “Dominique White and Alberta Whittle: Sargasso Sea” make up the Spring 2024 lineup in the galleries of the Institute of Contemporary Art.
What Philly arts leaders want to see from the city’s 100th mayor
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What Philly arts leaders want to see from the city’s 100th mayor

The Institute of Contemporary Art has partnered with Taller Puertorriqueño to offer free bus service for residents of Fairhill to an ICA exhibition by North Philly native and artist David Antonio Cruz.

Duo of exhibitions showcase ‘Moveables’ and portraiture
Love seats and side tables placed in front of arched mirrors.

One of three furniture pieces by Ken Lum, a featured artist in the “Moveables” exhibit at the ICA.

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Duo of exhibitions showcase ‘Moveables’ and portraiture

“Moveables” and “When the Children Come Home” are the latest exhibits on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art, which remains free to all.
Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn
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Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn

Carolyn Lazard’s “Long Take,” a new immersive art installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art, explores themes of accessibility and chronic illness using an unseen dance performance.