INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is a contemporary art museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1963, the ICA is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the United States. The museum's mission is to showcase the work of emerging and established artists, and to foster critical dialogue about contemporary art and culture.

The ICA is located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, and is free and open to the public. The museum features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and performance art. The museum also hosts a variety of public programs, including artist talks, panel discussions, and performances.

The museum's permanent collection includes over 1,500 works of art, with a particular focus on works by artists from the Philadelphia region. The collection includes works by artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Robert Indiana, and Claes Oldenburg, among others.

Overall, the Institute of Contemporary Art is a dynamic and important institution for contemporary art in Philadelphia and beyond. Its commitment to showcasing emerging artists and fostering critical dialogue about contemporary art and culture make it a valuable resource for artists, scholars, and the general public alike.

INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART is a Art Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200448

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

PHILADELPHIA
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19104-3289

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