School of Art & Design History launches partnership with the ICA
The School of Art and Design History (ADH) has signed a partnership agreement with London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA). The agreement sees the school become the ICA’s University Associate, with the aim of developing research and external engagement activities. The agreement provides ICA memberships for all of the school’s students, giving them discounted access to the events and activities of London’s most dynamic cultural institution. The School is planning a series of round-table events at the ICA, and a major conference: ‘BUNK: Celebrating 60 Years of the Independent Group’. Curated by Professor Anne Massey, the conference brings together leading scholars of art and design history from all over the world to discuss the legacy of this seminal multi-disciplinary group of practitioners and theorists, who first met at the ICA 60 years ago. ADH Head of School Professor Charles Rice said that ‘this represents a perfect partnership for the School of Art and Design History. The ICA’s innovative programs covering art, design, architecture and film match the school’s commitment to a critical and innovative approach to art and design history in the contemporary world. We will be able to share our research expertise with the ICA, while offering our students a central London home.’