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A Quick Visit to the ICA – Goodbye to Yayoi Kusama’s “Love is Calling”

Three years ago I went to see Yayoi Kusama's "Love is Calling" installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) here in Boston.

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At the time, I was pregnant with my son.  And this past weekend, we stopped by the ICA to say goodbye to the exhibit (its time in Boston is over).  It was my son's first Yayoi Kusama experience (but hopefully not his last).

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I've been lucky enough to experience a few other Yayoi Kusama installations in the past.

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It's always fun to be surrounded by color and pattern!

While we were at the ICA, we peeked at the rest of the artwork. Alas, given an active three-year-old's attention span, the days of poring over the art, reading every wall sign, and taking tons of photos at museums are gone.  But I did get a few for you:

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I loved the sculptures by Rose B. Simpson.  You can watch this chat with her:

If you get a chance to visit the ICA, one of the nicest things about it, is that it's on the waterfront and the views are lovely!

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My son was definitely more interested in the water than the artwork in the museum!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

7 thoughts on “A Quick Visit to the ICA – Goodbye to Yayoi Kusama’s “Love is Calling”

  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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  • I love that you take your son with you to activities that you love! Setting him up for success by keeping your expectations at his level and staying flexible is brilliant. Great way to keep him wanting to come back.

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