Dear ICA LA Community,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news about the passing of beloved artist, teacher, and activist Yong Soon Min. A longtime friend of ICA LA, Min held a seat on our Artist Advisory Council for over a decade and participated in vital conversations that helped to shape our institution, including the crafting of our mission statement. We honor Min’s legacy and meaningful mentorship through her inclusion in the current Scratching at the Moon exhibition where her work is featured alongside a community of artists who were touched and affected by her indelible influence. Please join us in celebrating Yong Soon Min’s life and practice by spending time with the works on view.

We also want to take this opportunity to share the news that Scratching at the Moon and Bookshelf Residency: Ooga Booga, will now be extended through Sunday, July 28, allowing even more time to be with the show, the shop, and their related programming.

Mark your calendars for the exciting programs that we have in store in the month of March. Next Wednesday, March 20, ICA LA welcomes Mahjong Mistress to share the history of this centuries old game and teach visitors how to play (no experience needed). Programs continue Thursday, March 28 with the Contemporary Arts League monthly meeting, followed by Art Buzz on Friday, March 29 featuring a Scratching at the Moon exhibition tour with Curatorial Associate Caroline Ellen Liou. Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, our monthly Intro to ASL class previously scheduled for March 30 is now cancelled. The next class will be on Saturday, April 27.

Can’t make it to one of our programs? ICA LA's YouTube channel is full of documentation and exhibition-related content. Visit our channel to watch program recordings, learn more about the artworks on view, and dive deeper into our educational offerings.

See you soon,
Team ICA LA

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Mahjong Mistress
Wednesday, March 20, 6pm

Join Mahjong Mistress for an evening of Mahjong and learn about its history. Following a brief presentation, guests are invited to gather around tables to play the game. No previous experience needed. Come ready and the Mistresses will teach you along the way!

Mahjong Mistress aims to create cultural discourse throughout a multitude of communities through the education and gameplay of Mahjong. The Mahjong Mistress team is composed of Angela Lin, Abby Wu, Susan Koulavongsa and Zoé Blue M, each with their own extensive backgrounds in music, entertainment, food, production, and art, which come together to form an immersive experience of history and play.
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CAL IRL @ ICA LA
Thursday, March 28, 5pm

Contemporary Art League (CAL) is a growing trade cooperative building unity, solidarity, and equity among art workers in Los Angeles County. CAL gatherings are an opportunity to share ideas, resources, drinks, and snacks. All self-identified art workers are welcome, and families are encouraged. CAL will be on site from 5 to 7pm, so drop in any time to get together in the spirit of shared causes and collective care. Visit CAL’s website to learn more and sign up for their newsletter, The Art Worker.

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Art Buzz: Scratching at the Moon with Caroline Ellen Liou
Friday, March 29, 6pm

Kick off your weekend with art at ICA LA! Join us for a happy hour tour of our current exhibition, Scratching at the Moon led by Caroline Ellen Liou, Curatorial Associate. The tour will be followed by light refreshments and snacks.

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Missed a program? Head over to ICA LA's YouTube channel where you can discover and revisit past exhibitions and programs. With artist interviews, performance documentation, panel discussions, and guided tours, you're bound to find something new.

Art Talk with Patty Chang, Vishal Jugdeo, and Miljohn Ruperto, moderated by Anuradha Vikram
On the occasion of the exhibition Scratching at the Moon, artists Patty Chang, Vishal Jugdeo, and Miljohn Ruperto participated in a moderated discussion with writer and curator Anuradha Vikram around the themes of the show and the interrelations found in their work. 

Art Talk with Michelle Lopez, Anne Sew Hoy, John Tain, and Amy Yao, moderated by Anne Ellegood
Tune into this panel of artists and curators from Scratching at the Moon as they discuss the genesis of the exhibition, Asian American arts networks in Los Angeles, and the subject of diaspora.

In Close—Barbara T. Smith: Proof
On January 14, 2024, the closing day of the exhibition Barbara T. Smith: Proof, ICA LA and Active Cultures celebrated Smith’s kaleidoscopic practice with In Close—a gathering of food and performance with artist Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs; musicians Rachel Beetz and April Dawn Guthrie; and a furl of squash orchestrated by artist and cook Eden Batki.

Infinite Rehearsal with Shauna Davis and Marcella Lewis
Over the course of our previous exhibition Infinite Rehearsal with Chris Emile and. No)One. Art House, each of the featured artists participated in a public program in which they shared a works in process. In this program, Shauna Davis and Marcella Lewis shared and discussed their works.

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