Cassi Namoda, Caught Between Strange Dream and a Profound Feeling, 2026. oil on canvas. Courtesy the artist and Xavier Hufkens Gallery, Brussels. (artwork © Cassi Namoda; photograph by Thomas Merle)

Apéritif with Dr. Kymberly S. Newberry: An Evening of African Art, Design, and Architecture

Wednesday, Oct 21

1:00 PM–5:00 PM

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In celebration of Life is the Seamstress of Dreams, the ICA invites you to experience Dr. Kymberly S. Newberry’s lively Aperitif series, focusing on themes of art, architecture and design of the African diaspora emerging in Namoda’s exhibition. Dr. Newberry is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Richmond.

Fall Exhibitions Preview

Thursday, Sep 17

6:00 PM–8:00 PM

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Cassi Namoda: Life Is The Seamstress of Dreams

Friday, Sep 18, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027

exhibition

Diane Severin Nguyen: WAR SONGS duet

Friday, Sep 18, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027

exhibition

Cassi Namoda Artist Walkthrough + Gallery Talk

Friday, Sep 18

11:30 AM–1:00 PM

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Tony Cokes: Texts, Tracks, Talks (1992 – 2026)

Friday, Sep 18, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027

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Broad New Day, in collaboration with VPM and the Valentine Museum

Saturday, Sep 19

2:30 PM–10:00 PM

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Mend Friend with Top Stitch: September

Saturday, Sep 19

12:00 PM–2:00 PM

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Author RVA: Ellen Huet, “Empire of Orgasm”

Wednesday, Sep 23

5:30 PM–8:00 PM

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Teacher’s Night Off

Friday, Sep 25

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

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The ICA and Initiatives of Change Presents: The Remarkable Story of John Apostle Fields

Tuesday, Sep 29

6:00 PM–8:00 PM

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The Way Maker’s Work Documentary Premiere

Friday, Oct 2

6:00 PM–8:00 PM

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Diane Severin Nguyen Film Trilogy

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RESONATE: Press

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Tony Cokes Film Screenings: Pop and the DJ

Wednesday, Oct 21

1:00 PM–5:00 PM

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