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Founded in 1947 by a collective of poets, artists and critics, the Institute of Contemporary Arts was intended to drive the London arts scene forward into brave new territory. The ICA has floundered somewhat in recent years, its status as art's rebel institution holding less sway in a scene awash with controversy-seeking work. Located on The Mall since 1968, the venue programmes arthouse cinema, performance art, philosophical debates, art-themed club nights, cutting-edge bands and anything else that might challenge accepted notions. There's also an excellent bookshop and sunlit cafÈ-cum-bar.


Events at ICA

Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness

Sun Nov 22 Books & Poetry

Reinhard Kleist appears at the Comica Festival to celebrate the translation from German of his award-winning graphic ...

Calling Out of Context

Until Sun Nov 22 Art

Nine-day festival of experimental music and sound throughout the ICA, with performances, workshops and discussions....

Comica

Until Wed Nov 25 Art

Annual festival exploring the worlds of comics, graphic novels and manga. See www.comicafestival.com for full details.

ICA details

Address
The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH

Transport Charing Cross 

Telephone

020 7930 3647

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