Laia Abril Examines Rape Culture and Institutional Failure at ICP
Laia Abril's exhibition 'On Rape and Institutional Failure' at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York runs from October 15, 2026 to January 4, 2027. The show focuses on the second chapter of her ongoing project 'A History of Misogyny,' using images, testimonies, archival materials, objects, and sound and video installations to explore systemic violence against women. Abril shifts focus from victim-blaming to institutional accountability, highlighting how gender stereotypes and prejudices perpetuate rape culture. The exhibition debuted previously before its ICP presentation.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from October 15, 2026 to January 4, 2027
- Part of Laia Abril's ongoing project 'A History of Misogyny'
- Uses images, testimonies, archival materials, objects, and sound and video installations
- Examines gender-based stereotypes and prejudices contributing to rape culture
- Focuses on institutional failure and social accountability
- First exhibited prior to ICP showing
- Avoids narratives of victim-blaming
- Addresses systemic violence against women throughout history
Entities
Artists
- Laia Abril
Institutions
- International Center of Photography
Locations
- New York
- United States