Exposure screens films about Black cowboys at ICA
Sapphira Mohammed, Copy Editor This month, Exposure Cinema presented “Nu West,” a series of films about Black cinema and the American West at the Institute for Contemporary Art. There is one screening left, and it is free to the public. Exposure Cinema is a “collective cinematic investigation,” according to their website. Founder and VCU alum […]
‘In the Dark: Perspectives’ brings light to human experience at ICA First Friday
Maeve Bauer, Spectrum Editor Lived experiences are different for everyone, causing different perspectives on sound, light and art. VCU’s Institute for Contemporary Art embodied those differences on Friday with its latest exhibition. “In the Dark Presents: Perspectives” was a part of the podcast festival, Resonate, that took place on Nov. 3 and 4. Podcasters and radio […]
AFROX fashion show captures the essence of Black culture
Natalie Barr, Staff Writer Daisy Palmer, a senior psychology student, saw a post on a model’s Instagram story and decided to attend the BLK Runway’s AFROX show. “The graphic design, the representation of Blackness, the eccentricism of it all just really gravitated towards me,” Palmer said. Palmer believes a show like this is important for […]
Emmy Award-winning director to host filmmaking workshop
Emily Richardson, Staff Writer The Institute for Contemporary Art and the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture are hosting a two-part workshop starting Feb. 9, featuring award-winning director and VCU alum Jesse Vaughan. Over the course of his career, Vaughan has been nominated for 64 Emmy Awards and has won 36, according to […]
Podcast festival offers two days of live talks, exhibitions
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor People from a variety of different backgrounds and ages attended multiple workshops, guest talks and art exhibitions at Richmond’s first podcast festival from Oct. 14-15 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. Virginia Public Media and the ICA hosted the RESONATE Podcast Festival. The idea of this festival was to […]
ICA project promotes communication, community through interactive art
Jiana Smith, Staff Writer On a table in the shop of the Institute of Contemporary Art rests an assortment of items: broadsheet newsletters, colorful plastic prescription vials and fragrances with notes of rubber and hydraulic oil. These items comprise the “Doing Language: Word Work” project, organized by 2020 ICA Research Fellow Nontsikelelo Mutiti and ICA […]
ICA exhibit explores texture, movement and family
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer A large, grayscale depiction of a dewy spider web suspended between branches greets visitors to the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. It appears cracked like a sheet of glass due to the unique transfer method used to create the image. “At Night We Walk in Circles” sits on the wall […]
ICA exhibit showcases Argentinian artist’s decade of multimodal work
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer Punctured paintings with cutouts of various shapes and sizes are a notable feature in the paintings of Argentinian artist Fernanda Laguna. She accents her work with cotton balls, seashells and other items with emotional connections. Laguna, who gained prominence as a literary figure in South America, made […]
Preview: Upcoming ICA exhibit to explore concept of commonwealth
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer In the wake of COVID-19 and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, “Commonwealth,” the newest exhibition coming to the Institute for Contemporary Art this weekend, notes relevant themes of activism, community and resilience portrayed through sculptures, video and large-scale murals. The gallery is a collaborative effort between the ICA, […]
Back to campus: Social distance, enjoy Richmond at these 6 outdoor, virtual activities
Rebecca Elrod, Contributing Writer Social distancing in Richmond doesn’t have to mean spending hours in your dorm –– you can still grab some popcorn at the local drive-in, go kayaking in the James River or mountain bike with fellow students. All of the activities in this guide are virtual or take place outdoors. Follow the […]