The Bronx Museum of the Arts is celebrating our 50th anniversary with Major Solo Presentations of artists Shaun Leonardo and Wardell Milan, A Group Exhibition Exploring Feminist Visions of Futurity, and a Hallmark Retrospective of LGBTQi+ Ball Culture.

David Ebony interviewed the artist Sanford Biggers about his show "Codeswitch," at the Bronx Museum. A major touring museum solo of works by the Los Angeles-born, New York-based artist, "Codeswitch" features some sixty large-scale “quilt paintings,” as well as a number of relief constructions, and videos.

In this interview with Megan Eves, Klaudio Rodriguez discusses the history of The Bronx Museum of the Arts, his own background, how his experiences as a curator in Miami help him in his current position, reasons why he was attracted to the Bronx Museum, his long-term goals, his career mentors, and more. 

Bronx Museum Deputy Director Shirley Solomon is included in this list of curatorial and arts leadership appointments. Her advancement to her new position was featured as one example of hires and promotions that happened despite the challenges of this year.

In this review, Adriana Furlong analyzes specific works in Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch, including the piece Reconstruction (2019). In Furlong's description of the piece, she ends by saying "Biggers’s disarming of what feels predetermined, fixed, and stagnant offers the viewer hope for both kinetic and futuristic landscapes."

This review by Rahel Aima covers both the show Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch at the Bronx Museum and Soft Truths at the Marianne Boesky Gallery. Aima discusses the history behind Biggers’ works and what subtle forms appear in them. 

Chadd Scott explores the challenge museums face in navigating sensitive topics. He references Shaun Leonardo: The Breath of Empty Space, now opening at the Bronx Museum in 2021, which was previously canceled by MoCA Cleveland after concerns that it was not ready "to support the show responsibly…”

Biggers met virtually with emerging textile artist Diedrick Brackens for this conversation about  references to 'code-switching' in their respective practices, the legacy of South of Pico in present-day L.A., the influence of Missy Elliot, and more.

Lila Allen writes about a legend that inspired Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch. The legend, that quilts were used to mark the path of the Underground Railroad, captivated Biggers after a visit to Philadelphia’s Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church.The article discusses how Biggers uses history and dialogue as "materials" in his art. 

Contributor Seph Rodney writes about Biggers' series of over 50 works made with pre-1900 antique quilts, on display at the Bronx Museum through January 24, 2020. The article touches on the complexity of the works and the history that the artist communicates through them. 

Gabriella Angeleti interviewed Biggers for this article, which announced the show before it opened to the public. The article covered Biggers' inspiration for the exhibition including African American History, Buddhist spiritualism, and more.

Siddhartha Mitter recounts a visit in June to Sanford Biggers' Harlem studio. The feature discusses the artist's "sculptures transformed by gunfire" and "radically altered heirloom quilts." Over 60 of altered heirloom quilts are part of the show Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch on display at the Bronx Museum from September 9, 2020 through January 24, 2021.

In this interview with Jasmine Wahi (The Bronx Museum of the Arts' Holly Block Social Justice Curator), she explains the importance of her position and how visual activism can create change. She also discusses how to combat racism within arts institutions both forward-facing and internally. 

Bronx Museum Curator Jasmine Wahi talks about "how institutions can respond to crisis and some of the artworks she is engaging with now." 

Sanford Biggers' upcoming Bronx Museum show, Codeswitch, is mentioned in this article where he discusses how he is adapting in the wake of COVID-19. 

José Parlá's show at the Bronx Museum, It's Yours is featured in this piece about three shows in NYC "inspired by a transgressive art form"

TV and podcast personalities Daniel Baker (a.k.a Desus Nice) and Joel Martinez (a.k.a. The Kid Mero) were honored at the Bronx Museum Visionary Duos Gala. 

A summary of The Bronx Museum of the Arts' Visionary Duos Gala was featured in the parties section of Vogue.

Artist José Parlá and curator Manon Slome comment on the artist's first solo museum exhibition, "José Parlá: It's Yours." Parlá, who began painting murals on the streets of Miami, drew inspiration from street art to create works specifically dedicated to the Bronx.

ArtNews announced the hiring of Jasmine Wahi as the Bronx Museum's Holly Block Social Justice Curator. 

The Bronx Museum's first annual BxMA Ball was featured in Vogue with striking portraits of the honorees, performers, and other key contributors. 

Widewalls featured Henry Chalfant: Art vs. Transit, 1977 - 1987, including a selection of images and highlights from the exhibition.