Institute of Contemporary Art

Founded in 1936, the Boston Museum of Contemporary Art was originally a branch of the modern museum in New York, and later separated from MOMA and renamed it now ICA. If the art museum is mostly a classical oil painting with esoteric meaning, The Museum of Modern Art is easy to visit, and the exhibits are more familiar and friendly. The museum is located next to the harbor of Fan Pier, along the harbor, the sea breeze is slowly coming, and when you see the unique glass-shaped building, you will arrive at the Museum of Modern Art. Their home is also divided into permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions. Before visiting, you can check the current exhibition theme on the official website. The exhibits here are very open and avant-garde. There are many art works by Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Cindy Sherman , etc.

The Contemporary Art Association, designed by Diller Scofidio＋ Renfro, is located on the edge of the Fan Pier area in the southern port of Boston. It is the first new museum in Boston in a century and the first architectural project designed by DS＋R in North America.

Contemporary Art Associations need to collect tickets, not cheap. Although I know half a thing about art, the art exhibition here is still very exciting. Although the tickets are small and expensive, they are worth the money.

1. About admission tickets: ICA members: $15 old-age tickets: $13 student tickets: $10 children's tickets (under 17 years old): $FREE * Free admission at 5-9 p.m. every Thursday + Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM Thursday + Friday: 10 AM - 9 PM first Friday of each month: 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday + Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM 3. Restaurant: There are more restaurants and bars near ICA. Boston's more famous lobster shop is not far from here. It's impossible to eat in it. After the tour, you can cross the river to downtown Chinatown or Boston Park for a gourmet trip. 4. Peripheral scenic spot recommendation: ICA is very close to South Station. It can be reached by walking across the river for 5 minutes, opposite the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Looking across the river from Boston downtown, I recommend visiting at night to overlook Boston's night view. ICA has a dedicated viewing platform aisle, transparent floor windows, an airplane flying over, and quiet flowing river outside the window. 5. Travel: Address: 25 Harbor Shore Drive Metro Red Line to South Station, 15 minutes walk, bus No. 7 to Summer St, 13 minutes walk, personal recommendation of the subway. Boston is a walkable city. It can also walk slowly all the way from the road of freedom. The scenery along the way is also very good. Along the way, it will pass through Macy's Department Store, Chinatown and so on. 6. Accommodation: It's close to Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, so there are more upscale hotels nearby, and downtown accommodation across the river is also available.

It is suggested that two hours of visiting time be reserved. ICA has four floors. The exhibition hall is on the top floor. The entrance of the first floor is an art wall. Different outstanding artists will be invited to make it in each issue. This issue is Gillian Wearing's photo wall. The second and third floors are mainly performance centers and digital studios. When there are performances, the exhibition hall will be open and the fourth floor will be the main visiting point. The theme of this issue is Mark Dion's Misdventures of a 21-Century Naturalist. Great theme. Seeing exhibits will also have more communication. It will give artistry to common objects. It will shock creativity while bringing more thinking. It can also invite staff to explain the exhibits they are interested in.

Having slagged off an appalling exhibition at the Guggenheim in NYC on TA a couple of days ago, I found myself in Boston visiting the IcA. And what a total treat that turned out to be. I was surprised, I smiled and I laughed, which is what I expect from a good gallery or exhibition. Moreover, I participated in description-defying work by choreographer William Forsythe, entitled ''Choreographic Objects''. You''ll know what I mean when you visit, and you should. There was also some fantastic stuff from musician/artist Jason Moran, along with other works from the collection. Worth every penny. Recommended.