Observer’s Guide to the Must-See Museum Shows of 2025
From Renaissance masterpieces to mammoth-inspired landscapes, these shows promise unforgettable artistic experiences.
ICA Boston
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston, founded in 1936, is located on the Boston waterfront, in a building designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in 2006. ICA Boston’s permanent collection includes works by artists such as Kara Walker, Cindy Sherman and Shepard Fairey, featuring a diverse array of contemporary art forms, including visual art, performance and new media. The museum hosts innovative exhibitions, often highlighting emerging and mid-career artists. In addition to contemporary art, the ICA Boston offers educational programs, public events and performances. It also engages with the local art community, supporting contemporary art through various initiatives. Read more about Museums.
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One Fine Show: ‘Charles Atlas, About Time’ at ICA Boston
The exhibition collects more than 125 films in monumental and immersive multichannel installations the artist describes as “walk-through experiences.”
