Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
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tects Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed the ICA, conceiving the building both “from the sky down,” as a contemplative space for experiencing contemporary art, and “from the ground up,” providing dynamic areas for public enjoyment. The design weaves together interior and exterior space, producing shifting perspectives of the waterfront throughout the museum’s galleries and public spaces.
Since its 2006 move to the architecturally stunning new harborfront digs, the museum has continued its path on the cutting edge of contemporary art in Boston. The facility houses an amazing permanent collection, as well as traveling exhibitions showcasing the hottest talents from around the world. ICA is also home to a year-round program of dance, theater and film. The cafe overlooks the water and offers outdoor seating in fine weather, and the gift shop is spectacular! O n V iew
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART www.icaboston.org
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 1. JOSIAH MCELHENY, CZECH MODERNISM MIRRORED AND REFLECTED INFINITELY, 2005, MIRRORED GLASS CASE WITH HAND BLOWN MIRRORED GLASS OBJECTS, PURCHASED THROUGH FUNDS PROVIDED BY BRIDGITT & BRUCE EVANS, KIMBERLY & JAMES PALLOTTA, BETH & ANTHONY TERRANA, AND NANCY B. TIEKEN IN HONOR OF JILL MEDVEDOW 2. the ICA, photo: Iwan Baan 3. Damian Ortega, Olympus, 2009, Two metal structures, twenty-six plastic sheets holding a sectioned photographic camera, Gift of Mark and Marie Schwartz IMAGES COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM