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Enrico David

Enrico David, <cite>Shitty Tantrum: on the eve of our kabuki play, I console my boyfriend for running out of ideas</cite> (detail), 2006-7. Courtesy of the artist and Cabinet, London

27 September 2007 - 11 November 2007

The first major public exhibition by one of Britain's most original artists includes paintings, works on paper, sculptures and vitrines, as well as two large-scale installations.

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All Tomorrow's Pictures: limited edition print sale

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Dan Holdsworth, Untitled. Photo � the artist.

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Michiko Nitta: Extreme Green Guerrillas

Michiko Nitta: Extreme Green Guerillas

How can individuals live the ultimate green lifestyle in the face of an imminent climate disaster? This project takes current green trends to the extreme in the areas of communication, food, and death.

The Experiment

The Experiment: September

Featuring Liquid Cop, Gang Gang Dance, NMY and Jozef Van Wissem and a healthy dash of venom-ade!

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Film

Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends...

Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends,Dir Jasmine Dellal, USA/Netherlands 2006. Photo: Fanfare Ciocarlia by Arne Reinhardt
28 September 2007 - 21 October 2007

A dazzling documentary celebrating the musical world of the Roma, with contributions from doc icon Albert Maysles. Roots & Shoots Caravan party this Friday.

Seasons

Swedish Erotica

Sweden Heaven and Hell, Dir Luigi Scattini, Italy 1968
4 October 2007 - 7 October 2007

Reinforcing with vigour and verve those Swedish stereotypes of skinny dipping and saucy sex ed with a season of Scandy nakedness with a generous splatter of sadism.

Live and Media Arts

The Death of Peter Fechter film and discussion

The Death of Peter Fechter re-enactment. Photo: Lydia Polzer
15 October 2007

Debut screening of the film of the re-enactment of the death of Peter Fechter, followed by a discussion with the artist and others involved.

Talks

The Death of the Critic

Rachel Bowlby
4 October 2007

Do critics still matter in an age of book clubs, celebrity endorsements and blogs? Talk with John Sutherland, Rachel Bowlby, Adrian Searle and others.

Seasons

Comica 07: Enter a World of Your Own

19 October 2007 - 6 November 2007

A world of comics comes to the ICA for the London International Comics Festival, including a 24-hour international comic-making marathon, and a scary Halloween special.

News

News

Beck's Fusions: light and music in Trafalgar Square

The Chemical Brothers with United Visual Artists. Photo: Slice

The opening week of this year's Beck's Fusions peaked with a fantastic show from The Chemical Brothers, United Visual Artists and Flat Nose George in Trafalgar Square.

News

Call for submissions: Media Arts for the ICA Website

The ICA is launching a call for submissions of web-based Media artworks to be shown on the ICA website: submissions are currently open until 24 Oct.

All Tomorrow's Pictures: the films

All Tomorrow's Pictures: the films

Six filmed interviews with some of our most inspiring contributors. 

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ICA Members' Room in the 1950s

What are your memories of the ICA? As part of our sixtieth birthday celebrations, we're collecting people's memories of the great times they've had and the significant things they've seen at the ICA.

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Art and sole

The Chemical Brothers. Photo: Torie Speyer

"A meteorite falling in the middle of Trafalgar Square on the day before the event would have seemed a piffling inconvenience in comparison."

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Death in Plumstead

Dominik Danielewicz plays Peter Fechter. Photo: Yung Kha.

"One man spits at us. Behind us, Peter writhes, bleeds, and pleads. I glance over my shoulder. People throw bandages and first aid kits over the wall."

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