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January

Inside Winning the White House

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 | 4 PM | ICP AT MANA

A curator-guided tour of ICP at Mana’s current exhibition, Winning the White House: From Press Prints to Selfies

In Conversation: Aldo Sessa

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 | 6:30 PM | ICP SCHOOL

A conversation with Argentinian photographer Aldo Sessa about his 60-year career

February

Visual Resistance

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 | 6:30 PM | ICP SCHOOL

An exploration of the role images play in resistance, protest, and social movements with WRRQ Collective

Curators' Talk: Perpetual Revolution: The Image and Social Change

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

An in-depth look at our newest exhibition with the show’s curators

Magnum Photos Now—Magnum Photobook: The Catalogue Raisonne

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A discussion and celebration of Magnum Photobook: The Catalogue Raisonne (Phaidon), the first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the celebrated photographic agency

Photography and Humor

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A book signing with author Louis Kaplan

In Conversation: Thomas Dworzak

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

Magnum photographer Thomas Dworzak discusses Europa: An Illustrated Introduction to Europe for Migrants and Refugees and his "Instagram books" collection

In Conversation: Sheila Pree Bright

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A discussion with photographer Sheila Pree Bright, a featured photographer in Perpetual Revolution: The Image and Social Change

March

Women in Photography and Film

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 | 6:30 PM | ICP SCHOOL

A discussion about, with, and in support of women in photography and film

Magnum Photos Now—Documenting Revolution: Michael Christopher Brown and Susan Meiselas

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A discussion with Magnum photographers Michael Christopher Brown, a 2017 ICP Infinity Award recipient, and Susan Meiselas on documenting and partaking in revolutionary change

Shoot What You Love

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A book signing for Shoot What You Love: Tips and Tales from a Working Photographer with author Henry Horenstein

In Conversation: George Hawley

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A look into how visual culture and the Internet have given a voice to the alt-right movement

Nationalism, Networks, Borders: Refugees in Visual Culture and Social Media

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A panel discussion on the self-depiction and representation of refugees in visual culture and on social media

Erik Madigan Heck: Old Future

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A book signing for Erik Madigan Heck: Old Future with author and 2013 ICP Infinity Award winner for Applied/Fashion/Advertising Photography Erik Madigan Heck

April

The Psychology and Imagery of Climate Change

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 l 6:30 PM l ICP MUSEUM

A panel discussion on utilizing visual culture to communicate the urgency of climate change

Breaking the "Internet Bubble"

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 l 6:30 PM l ICP SCHOOL

A panel discussion on the effects of the "Internet bubble"—how and why we tend to both consume and share media that confirms our pre-existing biases

In Conversation: C. Riley Snorton

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A look at race, gender, and sexuality through public memory and political martyrdom

Hands Off Our Revolution: The Role of Art and Activism Today

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 | 7 PM | ICP MUSEUM

An exploration of the role, power, and impact of art and activism today, led by the global arts coalition Hands Off Our Revolution

Work in Progress

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 | 6:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A discussion with photographer Melody Melamed and poet and critic Michael Weinstein about “Work in Progress,” Melamed’s exploration of gender, bodies, and identity

Radical Conversation: Making America Great
Dread Scott—The Illusion of Greatness

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 | 7 PM | ICP SCHOOL

Artist Dread Scott discusses the influence of political ideas on his current work

The Arctic Melt: Images of a Disappearing Landscape

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 | 8 PM | ICP MUSEUM

A book signing for The Arctic Melt: Images of a Disappearing Landscape with author Diane Tuft

May

Is My Truth Your Truth?

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 | 7:30 PM | ICP MUSEUM

An all-new, fast-paced performance by the MemeFactory about Internet culture, developed specifically in response to themes of the 2016 election as presented in Perpetual Revolution: The Image and Social Change

Radical Conversation: Making America Great
Hettie Jones—The History of Greatness

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 | 7 PM | ICP SCHOOL

Beat Generation poet Hettie Jones looks at today’s fractured politics in relation to events of the past

Radical Conversation: Making America Great
Arun Venugopal—The Voices of Greatness

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 | 7 PM | ICP SCHOOL

WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal discusses his work—as a man of color—gathering narratives of those who voted for Trump

Radical Conversation: Making America Great
Brian Palmer—The Image of Greatness

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 | 7 PM | ICP SCHOOL

Photographer and visual journalist Brian Palmer shares his views on today’s American political moment within a global context

 

Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

ICP’s Center for Visual Culture and accompanying programs have been made possible through the generous support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional support for public programs has been provided by The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.