Cosmopolite, hipster, modern architecture, new ideas, visual and audio art, are some of the adjectives you would here if someone was talking about or describing the Institute of Contemporary Art. Every single corner reminds you where you physically are at that moment, the walls, the audio of some pieces of art, the sculptures, the paintings, the photos, the collages, the building itself.
The different sections and parts of the museum are all well divided in zones and themes like videos, music, pop art paintings, sculptures, the café, the giant elevator and the store. The first piece of art that you see is the building itself, which structure and the materials used makes you see the spotless work that the architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro did by designing it. The second thing that stands out is the giant glass elevator, just for the fact that is a “glass” “giant” elevator. And finally but not least the collection of art that is in the institute. The four dark room with the different videos playing is a great start and great end of the tour. The mood that permeates in the rooms is artsy, relaxing, and inspirational. The rest of the collection makes the visitor think and question those pieces of art “Why are them in this museum?” “Why did the artist create that piece of art?” “Is there a reason behind making that piece of art?”. By answering to this questions in front of the sculpture, painting, or any piece of art it makes it easier to understand and connect with it, giving the observer a higher impact.
The institute of Contemporary Art is a visit that any one living in Boston or near Boston should visit. It is not a “required” visit for visitors, but its and enjoyable place to everyone to learn some of our modern art, culture and people.
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