Join us for a presentation by exhibiting artist Xenobia Bailey reflecting on her artistic practice and providing insight into the “Funktional” design aesthetic and philosophy that drives her artmaking. The presentation will be followed up by an audience Q&A led by Denise Ryner, Andrea B. Laporte Curator at ICA.
Registration
This event will be in person and livestreamed.
Register to attend this free event here.
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To view the program virtually, click here.
Accessibility
ASL interpretation will be provided for this program.
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About the Exhibition
Entryways: Xenobia Bailey continues the collaboration between ICA and New York-based textile studio Maharam which invites artists to reimagine the windows of ICA’s façade. For the 2025-26 edition, Philly-based artist Xenobia Bailey created a design characterized by her “Funktional” aesthetic and rooted in her decades-long fiber arts practice. Entryways: Xenobia Bailey is organized by Denise Ryner, Andrea B. Laporte Curator.
Support
Support for Entryways is provided by Maharam Digital Projects. Additional support has been provided by Cheri & Steven Friedman, Christina Weiss Lurie, and B.Z. & Michael Schwartz.
