BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — An exhibition of contemporary indigenous art opens Thursday at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA).
'An Indigenous Present' is a collection of 15 contemporary Native North American artists over the past 100 years using abstraction in their works.
ICA's co-curator Jenelle Porter said this exhibition is unique because it focuses on a perspective not usually seen from these artists.
"This exhibition is important because it does something in bringing this group of artists together through a lens of abstraction that we have not seen in recent exhibitions or even past exhibitions," Porter said.
Along with the works of art in the gallery, a series of live performances and programs is being presented at the ICA starting this weekend, including what's being called 'a museum-wide takeover' featuring the sound-based installations, films, and compositions of Raven Chacon.
The exhibit will be open Oct. 9 until March 8, 2026.
After Boston, 'An Indigenous Present' will be featured next year at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville and the Fry Art Museum in Seattle.
WBZ NewsRadio's Carl Stevens (@CarlWBZ) reports.