Institute for Contemporary Art reopens for fall

The museum is celebrating the arrival of two new exhibits

A sculpture titled "Katabasis" by artist Paul Chan

The ICA is premiering two new exhibits by artists Paul Chan and Morgan Bassichis.

Paul Chan, Katabasis, 2019, nylon, fans power cords, suicide cords, 88 x 208 x 90 in. Courtesy the artist and Greene Naftali, New York. (artwork © Paul Chan, photograph by Zeshan Ahmed)

The Institute of Contemporary Art’s Fall 2023 Premiere is Friday, Sept. 8. The museum is inviting community members to come out for a free celebration of two new exhibits — “Morgan Bassichis: More Little Ditties” and “Paul Chan: Breathers.”

This season’s new arrivals will be welcomed with an event including a conversation with artist Paul Chan, a performance by DJ EASE, and a live show from composer Kate NV. Local food trucks will be there for dinner and drinks will be available at the ICA Cafe.

This event is free to the public, but the ICA is asking that people RSVP if they’re planning on attending.

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