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Join us at BICA School for a casual, come-as-you-are reading group that welcomes everyone—whether you’ve read the text cover to cover or just want to hear what others have to say. We’ll explore critical and curious texts together in a space that values open conversation, listening, and learning.
Read ahead if you can, but there’s no pressure to be an expert—just bring your thoughts, questions, and curiosity.
This final session of the season centers on a simple but disarming question:
What is contemporary art for today—and what should it be for, if anything?
This anthology grew out of The Seaport Talks, an informal series of conversations held in a New York City bar throughout 2023. There were no recordings, no transcripts—just real people talking about art face to face. The book carries that same spirit forward, gathering unfiltered reflections from artists, curators, critics, and regulars alike.
The result is something honest, open-ended, and sometimes contradictory—just like contemporary art itself. Join us as we reflect on the year, share thoughts, and maybe ask a few better questions.