The Institute of Contemporary Art

"Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history, while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows." Full review

"Founded in 1936, the ICA showcases work by the likes of Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Paul Chan, and Julian Opie (major exhibitions rotate three times per year)."

"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art." Full review

"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space." Full review

"Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA moved to its spacious new home in late 2006, and is now the cultural cornerstone of the waterfront." Full review

"Before the ICA relocated to Fan Pier in 2006, no new art museums had been built on Boston soil in nearly a century." Full review

"The ICA is a stellar place to visit for contemporary installation art, video shows, and events like their First Friday “(Bau)House Party.” " Full review

"The new, 65,000sq ft site features a facade of translucent and transparent glass, wood and metal, and a dramatic folding ribbon shape." Full review

"The art is current, often interactive and at times will leave you scratching your head, but it will always spark a conversation. " Full review

"This landmark fosters contemporary artists working in multidisciplinary forms." Full review