Julianne Swartz activates her Sine Body work as part of Hedges, Edges, Dirt on October 17, 2018. Photo: Meghan Marchetti

Jazz trumpeter and electronic wind instrument player Victor X. Haskins will perform in the True Farr Luck Gallery as part of Provocations: Rashid Johnson. Victor performs October 17 @ 4:00 pm, October 26 @ 4:00 pm, and October 27 @ 3:00 pm. Free and open to all. No tickets required.

Yoga instructor and performance artist Owl Rare performs in the True Farr Luck Gallery as part of Provocations: Rashid Johnson on October 17 @ 11:00 pm.

First African Baptist Church Contemporary Choir, Performing October 17 @ 7 pm

Hedges, Edges, Dirt opens to the public on October 17, 2018, and features the work of Abbas Akhavan, Jonathas de Andrade, David Hartt, Julianne Swartz, and Pascale Marthine Tayou. On view through January 6, 2019.

Provocations: Rashid Johnson opens to the public on October 17, 2018, and is on view through July 7, 2019.

Opening Events // Fall 2018 Exhibitions

Tuesday, Oct 16 – Oct 17

Opening Events // Fall 2018 Exhibitions

Tuesday, October 16 + Wednesday, October 17

Arriving on the powerful heels of Declaration, which concluded its 20-week run on September 9, six artists from around the world will make their Richmond debut at the ICA in mid-October. Provocations: Rashid Johnson and Hedges, Edges, Dirt will converge and diverge along discussions of power and vulnerability, visible and invisible boundaries, cultural heritage, and notions of self, place, and others. With these two distinct exhibitions, the ICA continues its explorative use of the Steven Holl-designed Markel Center, which invites creative configurations and distinct experiences with each new exhibition.

SCHEDULE
FAQs

OCTOBER 16

6 – 8 pm | Member Premier and Member Plus Exclusive Preview

7 pm | Member Preview Performance: Victor X. Haskins
Jazz trumpeter and electronic wind instrument player, Victor will respond to Rashid Johnson’s installation with a solo improvisational jazz set.

OCTOBER 17

10 am – 12 pm | Member Free Preview

11 am | Performance: Owl Rare | True Farr Luck Gallery
Yoga instructor and performance artist, Owl will activate the gallery space through a combination of yoga, dance, and flowing movement.

4 pm | Performance: Victor X. Haskins | True Farr Luck Gallery
Jazz trumpeter and electronic wind instrument player, Victor will respond to Rashid Johnson’s installation with a solo improvisational jazz set.

4 pm | Teacher Social Hour | Abby W. Moore Cafe
Invitation only. Contact crmlegros@vcu.edu to be added to our teacher invite list.

5 pm | Social Hour: Meet the Artists | Abby W. Moore Cafe
With David Hartt + Rashid Johnson

6 pm | Performance: Julianne Swartz: Sine Body Activation, with sound artist and ICA Lead Preparator Andrew Clifford | Gallery 3
Join artist Julianne Swartz and sound artist and ICA Lead Preparator Andrew Clifford for a 45-minute performance activating Sine Body, Swartz’s installation of sound-generating ceramic and glass vessels included in Hedges, Edges, Dirt.

7 pm | Performance: First African Baptist Church Contemporary Choir |
True Farr Luck Gallery
FABC Contemporary Choir will perform a repertoire of classic hymns and spirituals.

Ongoing | Provocations: Rashid Johnson Performances |
Fridays 4:00 pm // Saturdays 3:00 pm // First Fridays 4:00 and 7:00 pm

FAQs

Do I need a ticket?
During our Member Free + Public openings on Wednesday, October 17, no tickets are required; however, children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that the Exhibition may contain content that adults may wish to preview before visiting with children.

Where can I park?
Pay parking decks are available at Henry St, W Broad St, and Laurel. We encourage you to bike, walk, or use public transit.

Henry St. Deck – 201 N. Henry St., Richmond, VA 23220
W Broad St. Deck – 1111 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Laurel St. Deck – 805 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220

What about restrooms?
Three family friendly restrooms are available. A Visitor Experience Associate can help you locate the nearest one. Note that a diaper changing station is located in the lower level family restroom only.

Will there be alcohol?
Alcohol is NOT permitted to be brought onto the property. Drinks will be for sale in Ellwood Thompsons Cafe at ICA and may be consumed inside of designated areas only.

I can’t find the answer to my question. Now what?
Please call or email. We are happy to provide assistance and information.
ica@vcu.edu | 804.828.2823

About the Exhibitions

Provocations: Rashid Johnson

Wednesday, Oct 17 – Oct 13

exhibition

Hedges, Edges, Dirt

Wednesday, Oct 17 – Jan 6

exhibition

Your Presence is Your Permission! ICA photographers will be on site to document the event. Some images may be used in later promotional materials. Your presence at the event is seen as your permission for such promotional use by the organizers.

Opening Week Events

Upcoming

ICA Gala: Avant-Garden

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

Curators Talk: 2026 VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition

Mindful Mornings: Art by Chance

April: Mend Friend Meetup

2026 VCUarts MFA Thesis Exhibition, Round 2

Opening Events // Fall 2018 Exhibitions

Opening Events // Fall 2018 Exhibitions

Tuesday, October 16 + Wednesday, October 17

OCTOBER 16

OCTOBER 17

FAQs

About the Exhibitions

Provocations: Rashid Johnson

Hedges, Edges, Dirt