ICA’s ‘Commonwealth’ showcases feminine power in revolutionary change
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer A female figure of water, whose aqueous skirts hold images of recent and historic protests, confronts those who reach the corner of Broad and Belvidere streets. The blue and white mural is one of many in the Institute for Contemporary Art’s new exhibition with a theme of feminine power as a […]
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, […]
VCU art professor who called security on black colleague sues university officials
Fadel Allassan, News Editor A VCUarts professor who called security on a black colleague in October is suing university officials, including President Michael Rao, claiming they have silenced him despite having been cleared of wrongdoing by an internal investigation. Painting and printmaking professor Javier Tapia was placed on administrative leave less than a month after […]