The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (@pewcenterarts) announced its 2022 grants and fellowships today in support of cultural events and artistic work that will enliven and enrich the Philadelphia region and represent diverse identities, personal experiences, and historical narratives. The ICA is pleased to share that we are one of a handful of organizations and artists receiving awards this year. With our grant, ICA will survey the six-decade career of Carl Cheng as the artist himself re-imagines his mixed-media work in a contemporary context, addressing issues such as climate change and discrimination against Asian Americans and the importance of making art accessible to varied publics. This project prompts a restoration and reimagining of the Los Angeles-based artist’s cross-disciplinary works from the 1960s to the present. The exhibition showcases a range of works from Cheng’s oeuvre—including kinetic sculptures, photographs, drawings, and video. 1. Carl Cheng / John Doe Co. Erosion Machine No. 4, 1969 Plexiglas, metal racks and fittings, plastic, water pump, LED lights, black light, pebbles, 4 erosion rocks, wood base 15 x 25 x 9 in (38.1 x 63.5 x 22.86 cm) Courtesy of Carl Cheng and Philip Martin Gallery. Photo by Jeff McLane 2. Carl Cheng / John Doe Co. Art Tool Paint Experiments, 1972 Paint Dipper in Display Box, Wood, paint 8 x 18 x 12 in (20.32 x 45.72 x 30.48 cm) Courtesy of Carl Cheng and Philip Martin Gallery. Photo by Ruben Diaz 3. Carl Cheng Santa Monica Art Tool, 1988 Concrete roller, steel armature, steel hitch, 12’ x 9’ diameter Roller prints 2’ scale city map on beach sand called Walk on LA Photos by Carl Cheng #ICAPhiladelphia