ICA at VCU to Present Solo Shows by Tony Cokes, Cassi Namoda, and Diane Severin Nguyen in Fall 2026
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University (ICA at VCU) will open three concurrent solo exhibitions on September 18, 2026, at the Markel Center, running through February 21, 2027. The shows feature multidisciplinary artists Tony Cokes, Cassi Namoda, and Diane Severin Nguyen, each known for distinctive practices spanning film, photography, painting, sculpture, installation, and performance. Cokes, a Richmond native born in 1956, will present a survey of works from over three decades, titled Tony Cokes: Texts, Tracks, Talks (1992–2026). His politically charged pieces examine ideologies embedded in popular culture and address structural issues. Namoda, an internationally recognized artist, will debut new site-specific commissions. Severin Nguyen will contribute a sonic installation piece. The exhibitions highlight the artists' varied approaches and the ICA's commitment to showcasing innovative contemporary art.
Key facts
- The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University (ICA at VCU) will host three solo exhibitions.
- The exhibitions feature artists Tony Cokes, Cassi Namoda, and Diane Severin Nguyen.
- The shows will run from September 18, 2026, to February 21, 2027.
- The venue is the Markel Center.
- Tony Cokes: Texts, Tracks, Talks (1992–2026) is a survey of over three decades of Cokes's work.
- Tony Cokes was born in 1956 in Richmond, Virginia.
- Cassi Namoda will present new site-specific commissions.
- Diane Severin Nguyen will present a sonic installation piece.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Markel Center
Locations
- Richmond
- Virginia
- United States