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Behind VA Shadows is an artists-run DIY public art project founded in December 2021 by a group of Visitor Assistants at the ICA,Boston. Our initiative aims to break down barriers between art and the public, showcasing the creative work of museum workers while extending accessibility beyond institutional walls. By holding the alternative space for the public to engage with the creative identity of museum workers, we advocate for communal care to counter the issues of burnout within art museums and institutions.

We are located at the corner of Mass Ave and 2 Linden St, 02138, Harvard Sq in Cambridge.


Linden St, Harvard Sq in Cambridge, MA. A.

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feel free to send all inquires to yolandayanghe@gmail.com


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Yolanda He Yang is a performance, installation artist and community organizer. She is the Founding Director of Behind VA Shadows since 2021.


Yolanda He Yang
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Shelby Feltoon
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Shelby Feltoon is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and independent curator. Her role at Behind VA Shadows is to lead certain curatorial project and collaborate with and aid guest curators to bring their ideas to life.










Nemo Xu
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Nemo Xu is a writer and an information professional in training. She is the editorial and archival lead of Behind VA Shadows. She works with artists and curators to produce exhibition content regularly and is currently working on building an archives for Behind VA Shadows.








Wenbin Huang
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Wenbin Huang is a graphic designer and photographer. He works on the annual catalog design and photographic documentation of exhibitions and programming at Behind VA Shadows. 




Theodora Earthwurms
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Theodora “Earthwurms” Shanahan-Jewett is a multidisciplinary artist whose work centers on personal expression, gender exploration, and identity.  Their volunteer work includes Horizons for Homeless Children and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Supporting community project like Behind VA Shadows aligns with their mission to increase access, visibility, and care in creative and educational spaces.