Institute for Contemporary Culture
The Institute for Contemporary Culture (ICC) is located in the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and serves as the ROM’s window on contemporary society. While the ROM’s vast collection explores world cultures and natural history, the ICC focuses on contemporary works of art that connect living society with the cultural and natural artifacts of the ROM, including art installations, photography exhibits, and performance pieces. The ICC also coordinates the ROM’s involvement with major annual events in Toronto such as Nuit Blanche, Luminato, and the Toronto International Film Festival. The ICC has hosted many travelling exhibitions. One annual highlight each year is the Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture.
Location of the Institute in Toronto | |
| Established | 1989 |
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| Location | Royal Ontario Museum, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43.6677097°N 79.3947771°W |
| Director | Francisco Alvarez |
| Public transit access | Toronto Transit Commission subway stations: Museum and St. George |
| Website | www.rom.on.ca/icc |
The museum is located at the corner of Bloor Street and Avenue Road, north of Queen's Park.