The Life of Colors: Stanley Whitney at the ICA (Main/Virtual)
Join Tessa Bachi Haas, ICA/Boston Assistant Curator, for a deep dive into Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, the first retrospective to trace the evolution of Stanley Whitney’s unique and powerful abstractions. In this talk, discover how Whitney developed his iconic gridded format and explore 50 years of powerful, color-saturated painting.
Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon is on view at ICA/Boston now through September 1, 2025. The exhibition organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and curated by Cathleen Chaffee, Charles Balbach Chief Curator, Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The ICA/Boston’s presentation is organized by Ruth Erickson, Barbara Lee Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, with Tessa Bachi Haas, Assistant Curator.
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is not required for in-person attendance.
Photo by Mel Taing: Installation view, Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, ICA/Boston, 2025. © Stanley Whitney
Office of the Housing Liaison
The Housing Liaison to the City Manager was established in 2019 to augment the work of the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the City.
Check out the Current City Board and Commission Vacancies
Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. It is a City of Cambridge goal to expand and deepen community engagement with a focus on strengthening the diversity and inclusion of its various boards and commissions. Apply today to serve your community.
Upgrade the Gately Youth Center
The Gately Youth Center is in need of an upgrade. Updating the furniture and music studio as well as renovating the kitchen would bring more youth and foster stronger community at the center.
STEAM in the Early Years
The Cambridge STEAM Initiative and the Cambridge Office of Early Education (OEC) sponsor a "STEAM in the Early Years" workshop series, which includes data-driven research and hands-on activities that reinforce the importance of encouraging STEAM identity development in our youngest learners.
Furniture for the O’Connell Library
The furniture at the O’Connell library is quite worn down. This proposal would provide the library with new tables, chairs, computer workstations, and loveseats for parents and children to read together.
The Cambridge Life Fall 2024
Transportation is an important part of what makes Cambridge the vibrant, lively City it is. More people are choosing to walk, bike, bus, and take the subway. In this issue, read about Cambridge’s commitment to improving infrastructure. Learn how the City is prioritizing safety, equity, accessibility, and education. And meet some of the people behind the scenes leading this work!