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.关于门票：ICA会员: 免费普通门票: $15老年票: $13学生票: $10儿童票（17岁以下）: FREE*每周四下午5-9点免费入园 2.开放时间：周二+周三: 10 AM – 5 PM周四+周五: 10 AM – 9 PM每月第一个周五: 10 AM – 5 PM周六+周天: 10 AM – 5 PM 3.餐饮：ICA附近比较多餐厅酒吧，波士顿比较有名的龙虾店也距离这边不远，馆内是不可以饮食的。参观完，可以过河到市区的唐人街或者波士顿公园附近去美食一趟。4.周边景区推荐：ICA距离south station很近，过河步行5分钟就达，对面是波士顿会展中心。与波士顿downtown隔河相望，推荐晚上的时候过来参观，可以俯瞰波士顿的夜景，ICA有专门的观景平台过道，全透明落地窗，搭配上飞过的一架架飞机，以及窗外静谧流淌的河水。5.交通出行：地址：25 Harbor Shore Drive地铁红线坐到south station，步行15分钟即达，公交7路等坐到Summer St，步行13分钟，个人比较推荐地铁。波士顿是一个适合步行的城市，也可以一路慢慢溜达，从自由之路转悠散步过来，一路上的风景也是很不错，沿途会经过梅西百货、唐人街等。6.住宿：距离波士顿会展中心比较近，所以附近的高档酒店偏多，也可以过河到对岸的downtown住宿。

建议预留出两个小时的参观时间，ICA共有四层，展厅位于最高层，一楼的大门入口处是艺术墙，每期都会邀请不同的杰出艺术家来制作，本期是Gillian Wearing的照片墙，二三层主要为表演中心和数字工作室，有演出的时候会开放，四层为主要参观点。本期的主题是Mark Dion的Misadventures of a 21st-Century Naturalist，很棒的主题，看到展品也会有更多的沟通性，将常见的物品赋予艺术性，震撼于创意性的同时又带来更多思考，还可以邀请工作人员对感兴趣的展品进行一番讲解。

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.