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echoes, feelings and meanings
3 September 2021 – 3 September 2022
A collection of newly commissioned audio/visual works exploring ‘the archive’ as personal, familial, and cultural; as past, present and future-oriented.
Synth Workshop: Distribution of Power
Tue, 18 January 2022
Artists Rebekah Alero and Zara Truss-Giles invite you to their second workshop on modular and hardware synthesis exploration.
Nine Nights: Channel B
In conversation with Black Artist Database
Wed, 26 January 2022
A talk on the importance of the Black Artist Database by DJ and co-founder NIKS.
Book Launch: Open Water with Caleb Azumah Nelson
Thu, 3 February 2022
Launching a new paperback edition of Caleb Azumah Nelson’s debut novel.
Book Launch: Atom by Ekaterina Bazhenova-Yamasaki & Fleet Ilya
Thu, 17 February 2022
Join us for the launch of a collaborative publication from Ekaterina Bazhenova-Yamasaki and cult leather fabricators Fleet Ilya.
Strange Echoes
22 – 27 February 2022
Artists at the forefront of Black British experimental writing engage in a series of talks, spoken word events, and workshops celebrating writer and poet M. NourbeSe Philip.
Strange Echoes
at/Tribute
22 – 27 February 2022
Artist Shenece Oretha presents a new installation that gathers multiple sound and voice recordings in response to M. NourbeSe Philip’s acclaimed book-length poem
Zong!
Strange Echoes
Screening of Frontiers of Silence + Conversation with M. NourbeSe Philip
Tue, 22 February 2022
A screening of Olivia Douglass’ film followed by a conversation between Shenece Oretha, Victoria Adukwei Bulley, and M. NourbeSe Philip.
Strange Echoes
Writing Workshop with Joan Anim-Addo
Wed, 23 February 2022
A writing workshop led by writer and professor Joan Anim-Addo. Designed to lead participants to an encounter with poetry by M. NourbeSe Philip
Strange Echoes
Strange Echoes: Poetry Readings
Thu, 24 February 2022
A night of poetry readings accompanied by a jazz band, featuring four writers at the forefront of expansive Black British poetry.
Strange Echoes
PRIM Reading Group
Sat, 26 February 2022
A youth-focused reading group led by K Bailey Obazee of PRIM.
Strange Echoes
M. NourbeSe Philip Listening Room
Sat, 26 February 2022
M. NourbeSe Philip reads and performs her written work live on zoom.
Decriminalised Futures
Curator Tour with Yves Sanglante
3 March – 1 April 2022
Co-Curator of
Decriminalised Futures
Yves Sanglante gives a tour of the exhibition.
Anne Tallentire: Look Over and Joanna Walsh: Miss-Communication
Tue, 8 March 2022
Anne Tallentire will make an in-situ durational work at the ICA Theatre in conjunction with the launch of Joanna Walsh’s new book
Miss-Communication
(JOAN 2022).
Book Launch: Bricks from the Kiln
Thu, 10 March 2022
Launch for the fifth issue of the journal and publishing platform.
Decriminalised Futures
Exaggerated Claims:
Power and Pleasure in Poetry
Wed, 13 April 2022
An evening of poetry concerning power and pleasure with six contemporary writers: Paige Murphy, Cassandra Troyan, Aisha Mirza, Mercedes Eng, Irene Silt and Maya Martinez.
Youth Workshop with Lola Olufemi: What Does the Future Taste Like?
Thu, 14 April 2022
An in-person, interactive workshop for young people.
Book Launch: Linn Phyllis Seeger
Thu, 14 April 2022
Launch of
0N0E
, a new book by Linn Phyllis Seeger published by Skinnerboox.
Book Launch: NEW AGE B2B – Stonehenge to Jungle
Tue, 3 May 2022
Launch of
NEW AGE B2B
, a new book by Toby Mott which examines new age iconography across historic ephemera from the UK rave scene. The book is published by Dashwood Books and designed by Jamie Reid.
Young ICA Network: Westminster Youth Drop-in
Wed, 4 May 2022
A drop-in for young people aged 16 – 25 living in Westminster.
Decriminalised Futures
Curator Tour with Elio Sea
Wed, 4 May 2022
Co-Curator of
Decriminalised Futures
Elio Sea gives a tour of the exhibition.
Young ICA Network Open House
Wed, 18 May 2022
For young people, parents, schools, youth organisations and community members in Westminster to drop in, see the exhibition and pick up a free Westminster Youth Membership.
Ear Worms
Fri, 20 May 2022
A fortnightly listening circle/write-in, and a collaboration between the ICA Bookstore and
Worms Magazine
.
Decriminalised Futures
Hanecdote – Embroidery Online Workshop
Sat, 21 May 2022
Embroidery online workshop hosted by Decriminalised Futures artist Hanecdote.
Penny World Exhibition Tours – Schools, Universities and Youth Groups
8 June – 18 September 2022
Tours of Penny World for schools, universities and youth groups.
Strange Weather: Machine Climates and the Fabrication of Sensing
Wed, 8 June 2022
Ina Blom presents on ‘intramachinic weather systems’ in the works of Ed Atkins and Florian Hecker.
Penny World Daily Exhibition Introductions
9 June – 18 September 2022
Daily introductions to Penny World and a chance for discussion with ICA Public Advisors.
Amie Siegel in conversation with Adrian Searle
Wed, 22 June 2022
The artist discusses her new video work
Bloodlines
.
Birkbeck Postgraduate Research Showcase
Tue, 28 June 2022
The School of the Arts at Birkbeck presents a showcase of the work of their PhD students and alumni. All are welcome.
Young ICA Network × PRIM: June Reading Workshop
Wed, 29 June 2022
A reading group on mental health and masculinity with K Bailey Obazee of PRIM.
Book Launch: Aurelia Guo – World of Interiors
Thu, 30 June 2022
A launch of Guo’s book of poetry and essays.
Distribution of Power: A Synth Workshop with Zara Truss-Giles and Laima Leyton
Tue, 12 July 2022
Distribution of Power: A Synth Workshop with Zara Truss-Giles and Rebekah Alero
JOAN Publishing Book Launch: Sam Cottington, Paul Becker & Jenna Collins
Tue, 12 July 2022
Launch of JOAN Publishing’s recently released titles.
Gracie Mae Bradley and Luke de Noronha on Border Abolition
Wed, 20 July 2022
A discussion on the damage done by borders to our collective safety and freedom, and an argument for abolishing them.
Penny World Artist Tour
Wed, 10 August 2022
Artist Penny Goring and ICA Curator Rosalie Doubal lead a tour of the exhibition.
Cosey Fanni Tutti and Maxine Peake on Re-Sisters + Sophie Coletta (DJ Set)
Wed, 17 August 2022
Cosey Fanny Tutti explores the creative lives of musician Delia Derbyshire and mystic Margery Kempe.
Gays Gone By
25 – 26 August 2022
A Queer Reading and DIY Summer School for young people aged 16 – 25.
Book Launch: Tilly Lawless
Wed, 31 August 2022
Launch of
Nothing But My Body
, the first title by Worms Publishing.
Up Close Reading Group:
Being Straight
Wed, 7 September 2022
A monthly reading group on sex and desire.
Penny World Curator Tour (BSL Interpreted)
Wed, 7 September 2022
ICA Curator Rosalie Doubal leads a tour through Penny Goring's exhibition.
Book Launch & Talk: Nabil Ayers
Wed, 7 September 2022
Launch of the memoir
My Life in the Sunshine
, and a conversation with Nicolas-Tyrell Scott.
Book Launch: D Mortimer and Clay AD
Sat, 10 September 2022
Launch of two titles from Pilot Press:
Last Night A Beef Jerk Saved My Life
and
Holy Bodies.
Worms & Haydée Touitou: Poetry Workshop
Thu, 22 September 2022
A poetry workshop, hosted by Worms Magazine.
Book Launch: Feminism, Interrupted by Lola Olufemi
Wed, 28 September 2022
Join us to celebrate Lola Olufemi’s book, and a discussion about the power and utility of feminism, in the present and across generations.
Book Launch: Home Is Not A Place by Johny Pitts & Roger Robinson
Fri, 30 September 2022
Come and celebrate the launch of this collaborative, coastal exploration of what it means to be Black and British.
Book & Edition Launch: Gray Wielebinski & Baron Books
Wed, 5 October 2022
Launch for Gray
Wielebinski
’s book published by Baron, plus limited edition baseball cards.
Montez Press – Sinkhole: Three Crimes
Tue, 18 October 2022
Launch of Rosanna McLaughlin’s new novel, which depicts a grotesque and comical Britain on the edge of collapse.
Book Launch & Reading: Queer Street Press
Fri, 28 October 2022
Launch of
Trois Pièces Faciles
by Sico Carlier, including a reading by Sam Moore.
Up Close Reading Group:
Sexual Healing
Wed, 2 November 2022
A monthly reading group on sex and desire.
Unspeakable Acts: Book launch & screenings with Christie Costello and Davey Davis
Wed, 9 November 2022
A night of live readings and short film screenings to launch Davis’ novel
X
, which engages with queer histories of embodiment, pain, BDSM and performance.
Launch: motor dance journal
Tue, 15 November 2022
A publication considering the creative, personal and social possibilities of dancing on one’s own.
Anu Ambasna: Comic Workshop
Thu, 24 November 2022
Join artist, illustrator & NTS resident Anu Ambasna for a comic making workshop.
BOOK LAUNCH Josephine Baker: Submarines
Wed, 30 November 2022
Submarines brings together drawings by the artist Josephine Baker and texts by M. Ty, in a collaborative search through the underside of the sea.
Up Close Reading Group:
Fantasy Worlds
Wed, 7 December 2022
A monthly reading group on sex & desire.
Choose Your Own Universe:
Vitalik Buterin and Christopher Kulendran Thomas in conversation
Wed, 7 December 2022
A conversation between the Ethereum co-founder and
Another World
artist on decentralised societies.
Dazed Club:
Making your words count!
Writing about culture in the age of digital media
Thu, 15 December 2022
A discussion on the state of arts and culture writing with writers from Dazed and the ICA.
INFERNO Summit
Sat, 17 December 2022
A space away from the dancefloor to hold conversations about art and nightlife.
Young ICA: Upcycling Workshop with G(end)er Swap
Sat, 17 December 2022
Join Santi Sorrenti from G(end)er Swap for a day of learning gender-affirming upcycling techniques.
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