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    Institute of Contemporary Arts

    The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary arts centre established in 1947 by a collective of artists, poets and writers to showcase and champion contemporary culture across the broadest range of art forms. Housing two galleries, two cinemas, a theatre, reading room, bookshop and café/bar, the ICA has been at the forefront of cultural experiment since its formation and has presented some of the most radical exhibitions, artists, films, music and thought to have shaped our world. Our funding supports core costs.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £900,000
    • 2013-2014: £900,000
    • 2014-2015: £900,000

    Video feed

    Oscar Murillo and Gregor Muir in conversation at Dover Street Arts Club

    Artist Oscar Murillo discusses his forthcoming fundraiser at the ICA and exhibition at Carlos/Ishikawa with ICA Executive Director Gregor Muir. Talk recorded on Tuesday 5 March 2013.

    Culture Now: Peter Golding and Chris Sullivan

    Fashion designer Peter Golding in conversation with author and journalist Chris Sullivan. Culture Now, 15 February 2013 http://www.ica.org.uk/36121/Talks/Culture-Now-Peter-Golding.html

    Quickfire: Larry Bell

    Artist Larry Bell talks to Tim Marlow about his work and career.

    Will Gompertz Fringe Highlights

    Highlights from the Will Gompertz Fringe, three events at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in February 2013, looking at the themes of Icons, Colour and Money. http://www.ica.org.uk/36114/Live/The-Will-Gompertz-Fringe.html Filmed and edited by the London Consortium.

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    Culture Now: Mark Boulos

    Artist Mark Boulos is joined in conversation with Time Out's Ossian Ward for this Culture Now talk. Mark discusses his solo exhibition at the Lisson Gallery 'No Permanent Address'. He spent eight weeks living in the Philippine jungle with two guerilla squads of the New People's Army (NPA), a Communist insurgency which is currently designated as a terrorist organisation. The resulting work ruminates on the persistence of Communism beyond its supposed death, focussing on the powerful personal narratives of the soldiers. http://www.ica.org.uk/36412/Talks/Culture-Now-Mark-Boulos.html

    Massimiliano Gioni in conversation with Ute Meta Bauer

    Massimiliano Gioni, director of the 55th Venice Biennale, introduces the curatorial framework of this year's international exhibition: 'The Encyclopedic Palace', followed by a conversation with Ute Meta Bauer.

    Culture Now: Steven Watson and Kit Hammonds

    Steven Watson, founder of innovative magazine distributor Stack is in conversation with Kit Hammonds, co-founder of the Publish and be Damned fair.

    Frank Benson at the ICA

    Artist Frank Benson introduces his work 'Flag (Union Jack)', 2013, installed on the roof of the ICA's Regency building on the Mall in London.

    Culture Now Stephen Poliakoff

    Writer and director Stephen Poliakoff is in conversation with Geoffrey Colman, discussing his career and his recent BBC television series 'Dancing on the Edge'. www.ica.org.uk

    Juergen Teller and Bice Curiger

    Photographer Juergen Teller and curator Bice Curiger talk to ICA Director Gregor Muir about Juergen's current show 'Woo!' at the ICA in London. http://www.ica.org.uk/juergenteller

    Nils Bech on 'Look Inside' at the ICA

    Nils Bech on his upcoming performance 'Look Inside' at the ICA, Thursday 28 February 2013 - http://www.ica.org.uk/36177/Live/Nils-Bech-Look-Inside.html

    Culture Now: Antony Gormley

    Antony Gormley in conversation with Professor John Hutnyk and Hugh Brody on the subject of Gormley's Fourth Plinth commission - 'One & Other' in 2009.

    Sir Norman Rosenthal on Art and Money - from The Will Gompertz Fringe

    Curator Sir Norman Rosenthal directed many ground-breaking, blockbuster shows during his 31 years as the Royal Academy Exhibition's Secretary. For The Will Gompertz Fringe event 'MONEY' at the ICA on 15 February 2013, Sir Norman shares a story about curating a show at the ICA in 1974 for German Artist Joseph Beuys. Filmed and edited by London Consortium TV

    Quickfire: The End of the Art World...?

    Chaired by Gregor Muir, this Quickfire talk addresses the profound sea change presently gripping the art world. Muir is accompanied by a panel including Georgina Adam (Art Correspondent, Financial Times/Editor at Large, The Art Newspaper), JJ Charlesworth (ArtReview, Associate Editor), Danielle Horn (Director, Nettie Horn Gallery) and James Mayor (Mayor Gallery). http://www.ica.org.uk

    Juergen Teller on Woo! at the ICA

    Juergen Teller talks us through his current exhibition - Woo! - at the ICA until 17 March. http://www.ica.org.uk/juergenteller

    Will Gompertz Fringe Compilation

    A compilation of clips from the Will Gompertz Fringe: 1-15 February 2013 http://www.ica.org.uk/?lid=36114

    Fourth Plinth - Lottie Child

    Performance artist Lottie Child conducted an outdoor 'tour' as part of Fourth Plinth: Contemporary Monument, in which attendees produce a public artwork through the collective exploration of the physical and cultural terrain of streets, buildings and monuments surrounding the ICA.

    The Will Gompertz Fringe Preview

    The Will Gompertz Fringe - http://www.ica.org.uk/36114/Live/The-Will-Gompertz-Fringe.html Friday 1 February - ICONS Friday 8 February - COLOUR Friday 15 February - MONEY

    Helena Blaker Fourth Plinth Touring Talk

    Curator Helena Blaker gives a tour of Trafalgar Square as part of the Fourth Plinth: Contemporary Monument Touring Talks.

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Lauren Godfrey

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Participant artist Lauren Godfrey talks to ICA curator Matt Williams about her work in the exhibition this year. http://www.ica.org.uk/bnc2012

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: George Eksts

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Participant artist George Eksts talks to ICA curator Matt Williams about his work in the exhibition. http://www.ica.org.uk/bnc2012

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: George Little

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Participant artist George Little talks to Turner-prize nominated artist Roger Hiorns about his work in the exhibition. http://www.ica.org.uk/bnc2012

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Nicole Morris

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Participant artist Nicole Morris talks to critic and writer Tom Morton about her work in the exhibition. http://www.ica.org.uk/bnc2012

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Sarah Jones

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Participant artist Sarah Jones talks to artist Roger Hiorns about her work in the exhibition. http://www.ica.org.uk/bnc2012

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Sam Taylor

    Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2012: Participant artist Sam Taylor talks to Turner-prize nominated artist Roger Hiorns about his work in the exhibition. http://www.ica.org.uk/bnc2012

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