Sonder

Sonder refers to the realization that everyone on Earth leads a different, yet equally complex and significant life. The exhibit explores and encourages this awareness through a diverse body of work. Teen artists use a variety of mediums, subjects, and storylines to communicate the settings, moments, and experiences that make them feel sonder. Each work serves as a window into someone’s personal circumstances. Through this window, the viewer is given the opportunity to imagine and understand different walks of life. We hope this opportunity fosters a sense of sonder and empathy within the viewer. _Sonder_ is an exhibition created by the [Teen Exhibitions Program](https://www.icaboston.org/program/teen-exhibitions-program/) at the ICA. This group of teens collaborates to design, curate, and organize exhibitions for teen artists and their artwork. In order to serve and connect with our community, we feature and respect a plethora of perspectives and identities. The selected artwork is from teens living various lives; they work in several different disciplines and across [ICA teen programs](https://www.icaboston.org/ica-teens/ica-teens-programs/), together exemplifying our central theme of sonder. Text written by Erika M. The Teen Galleries are open Tuesday through Thursday, 2–5 PM or by appointment. Please contact [teens@icaboston.org](mailto:teens@icaboston.org). **The gallery is closed through June 1, 2026 for maintenance.** ## Thank you to our collaborators **The gallery is closed May 5-14, 2026 for maintenance.**Special thanks to all the collaborators who made this happen, including many staff at the ICA: Aaron C., Teen Artist Alexandra P., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Angela T., Principal Designer Aric C., Teen Programs Manager Betsy G., Director of Teen Programs Chanel K., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Ciiphus C., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Dani A., Production Manager David N., Teen Artist Edmar O., Teen Artist Erika M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Jennifer M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Joy W., Teen Artist Henrique V., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Kai V., Art Installer Katherine L., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Maya D., Teen Creative Leadership Alumni Assistant Maya D., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Marielys G., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Micah E., Teen Artist Mya M., Teen Exhibitions Program Member Nohemi R., Teen Exhibitions Program Teaching Artist Pearl S.-R., Teen Artist Yenny A., Teen Exhibitions Program Member YingYin H., Teen Exhibitions Program Member ## Credits Lead support for Teen Programs provided by Wagner Foundation. [](https://wfound.org/) Additional support is provided by the Rowland Foundation, Inc.; Cabot Family Charitable Trust; Dorot Foundation; Mathieu O. Gaulin; William E. Schrafft and Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust; American Tower Foundation; Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund; Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee; Robert Lehman Foundation; MFS Investment Management; BPS Arts Expansion Fund at EdVestors; Rosalie Thorne McKenna Foundation; Bessie Pappas Charitable Foundation, Inc.; and Tiny Tiger Foundation, Inc.  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