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ICA San Diego is a living laboratory for expanding the transformational power of art to build vibrant communities.
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Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya: In the Garden of Earthly Delights: I Bend to Paradise

ICA Central

Saturday, February 21, 2026—
Sunday, May 24, 2026

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Upcoming

UNFOLD PROJECTS Exhibition 01: We Must Imagine It

ICA North

Saturday, May 30, 2026—
Sunday, August 2, 2026

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Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

ICA Central

Saturday, June 13, 2026—
Sunday, September 13, 2026

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UNFOLD PROJECTS; We Must Imagine it

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Some works stay with you long after you leave the Some works stay with you long after you leave the museum. This is the final week to experience In the Garden of Earthly Delights: I Bend to Paradise by Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya (@que.fresca) at ICA San Diego. You don’t always have to fully understand a work of art to connect with it. Sometimes, you just have to stand there for a second. C you there? 👀
At this year’s Future Forward Gala, ICA San Diego At this year’s Future Forward Gala, ICA San Diego is proud to honor two individuals whose work and vision continue to shape the cultural and creative landscape in meaningful ways with the annual ICA Star Award: Ashish Subedy and Beatriz Cortez. Ashish Subedy’s path across technology, entrepreneurship, and investment reflects a deep belief in supporting innovation, community, and the people building the future. Alongside his work in software and startups, he has become a passionate advocate for artists and cultural institutions, recognizing the arts as an essential part of thriving communities. Beatriz Cortez, an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist, has built a powerful practice exploring migration, memory, speculative futures, and multiple understandings of time. Through sculpture and installation, her work challenges how we imagine history, identity, and the future, with exhibitions spanning institutions such as the Venice Biennale, Storm King Art Center, LACMA, and museums across the United States and Mexico. Together, their work reminds us that creativity, imagination, and cultural support are essential to building more connected and thoughtful futures. We look forward to celebrating them tomorrow at ICA North during the Future Forward Gala!
We’ll C you soon! ✨ Please note that both ICA San We’ll C you soon! ✨ Please note that both ICA San Diego / Central and ICA San Diego / North will be closed May 16–17 as we celebrate our Future Forward Gala weekend. Thank you for being part of our community! #contemporaryart #art #BalboaPark #MuseumCommunity #Encinitas #ArtCommunity
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The Future Forward Silent Auction is officially op The Future Forward Silent Auction is officially open! Bid on luxury getaways, exclusive experiences, rare wines, wellness packages, Padres tickets, private tastings, contemporary experiences, and more, all while supporting ICA San Diego’s exhibitions, education programs, and free admission initiatives. Place your bids now and help shape the future of contemporary art in San Diego. Link in bio 🔗 #FutureForwardGala #ICASanDiego #SilentAuction #ContemporaryArt #SanDiegoEvents
The Future Forward Gala Silent Auction opens soon The Future Forward Gala Silent Auction opens soon featuring experiences, artwork, and special offerings that support the future of art and community at ICA San Diego. Every bid helps sustain exhibitions, education, artists, and the cultural spaces that bring us together. Stay tuned. #FutureForwardGala #ICASanDiego #SilentAuction #ContemporaryArt #SanDiegoArts #SupportTheArts

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