Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles — Attraction in Los Angeles

UPDATED: This is a relatively small museum that should probably be somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars. This is not a world-class museum; rather it is a warehouse type space that has been converted into a museum, and like many museums your particular enjoyment will depend on the particular exhibition shown. That said, the lighting is terrific and the display space is generous. I hope and expect that there will be some terrific shows here in the future. The main the detractor for ICA LA is that it is not located in the arts district,....

FOLLOWING UP ON THE MUSEUM’s REPLY: Although I have not been back since 2018, I see that the surrounding area has improved 😊 and there are now several well rated art 🖼 galleries and eateries (food joints) within a few blocks radius. I look forward...

ICA LA is a new small museum in the arts district. Admission is free, and most employees are bilingual.

They have a beautiful collection of sketches and drawings by Martin Ramirez. It is a small intimate museum, and as you wander through the gallery of Ramirez's art and information his life, it's hard not to imagine what it might be like to be him.

Abigail Deville's No Space Hidden exhibit was amazing. It had more impact in this tiny museum right next to skid row than could possibly be had anywhere else.

The gift shop is full of children's books, some tackling the same heavy subjects as the art in the galleries.

I can't wait to see what this little...

Wonderful space but the artists they pick (since its inception) are quite unremarkable nor inspiring. It seems that you can easily skip every single show they put up. Not really acceptable and quite frustrating since there are plenty of talented artists to choose from in LA that really need the exposure. Just another well funded art organization that couldn’t care less of emerging artists with curators that just want to look good by choosing the already certified and their pals. (impossible to find parking and you might get stabbed on...