Museum of the month: ICA Boston

Firelei Báez, ICA Boston

The museum of the month for June was the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston Harbor, and I have to say it was beyond my expectations.

The main exhibit featured the magnificent work of Firelei Báez. Her art is not only beautiful but also incredibly intricate. I found myself mesmerized by a single piece for 15 minutes, constantly discovering new details hidden within. It was inspiring to see such a talented woman artist being highlighted. Her exhibit felt so special.

Firelei Báez

“My works are propositions, meant to create alternate pasts and potential futures, questioning history and culture in order to provide a space for reassessing the present.” — Firelei Báez

Firelei Báez

Our visit started with taking a water shuttle ride to an exhibit located farther from the bay. The exhibit, "Hew Locke: The Procession," was a vibrant and joyful display. Locke's use of human-sized figures made me feel a personal connection with his art. He combined various materials and textures to create a festive and immersive experience.

Hew Locke: The Procession

Hew Locke: The Procession

A procession is part of life; people gather and move together to celebrate, worship, protest, mourn, escape, or call for change. These expressions are all at the heart of The Procession, an ambitious installation first commissioned by Tate Britain, UK, and making its North American debut at the ICA Watershed.

Back in the main exhibit, we explored many other artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and interactive installations. One of the three rooms offered a unique experience where visitors could lie down and immerse themselves in different atmospheric environments.

What excites me most about the ICA is its constantly changing. Despite being a smaller museum, it consistently offers something new and intriguing. I will definitely be returning, to see future exhibits!

What are some of your favorite museums? Leave them in the comments!