Events › Still Here: A Journey of Public Art in Boston

Still Here: A Journey of Public Art in Boston, an art exhibition featuring works created by the 2024-2025 Teen Photography Collective program at the Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston. In collaboration with the Boston Research Center, a digital community history partnership between Boston Public Library and Northeastern University Library, members of Photography Collective explored public art throughout Boston’s neighborhoods.

From November 2024 to October 2025, the ICA Teen Photography Collective members took photos of public art in an effort to preserve these pieces and their stories. By exploring Boston’s ever-changing landscape through a camera lens, members of Photography Collective developed their photographic skills. Members learned about the history of different artworks in Boston and connected with local artists to understand the important role photography can play in preserving history. Still Here: A Journey of Public Art is a reflection on our city of Boston, recognizing the artworks and artists who inspired members of Photography Collective.  

This collaborative documentation effort with ICA Boston is part of the digital project, Neighborhood Public Art, stewarded by the Boston Research Center. This project was made possible by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

This exhibition is organized by Boston Public Library's Community History department. Learn more about our department and view our upcoming programs at https://www.bpl.org/community-... .