Jamel Shabazz: Eyes on the Street was featured on artforum.com’s “Must-See Shows” list, our editors' selection of essential exhibitions worldwide.“Must See” is a feature of artguide, which provides a comprehensive index to all art-world events.

In this review of Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial, William Corwin begins with a description of Shopping on a Rainy Day (2015), by Estelle Maisonett and ends with the idea that Emily Henretta's work Sisters (2020) "functions as a well-considered metaphor for the past two years and perhaps our current society as a whole."

Featuring an image of AIM Artist Sarah K Williams performing "On the Upkeep of Demanding Shapes" at the Bronx Museum, this roundup mentioned three events on March 12, 2022 happening in conjunction with Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial. 

In reference to the upcoming show Jamel Shabazz: Eyes on the Street, Andrea K. Scott says Shabazz "is often described as a proto-street-style photographer. But Shabazz’s pictures convey more than his subjects’ flair for fashion; his four-decade œuvre is an incisive portrait of outer-borough joy and resilience."

Columbia University School of the Arts featured The Fifth AIM Biennial and the six Columbia alumni who were in the show: José Delgado Zuñiga ‘17, Adam Liam Rose ‘17, Gina Malek ‘15, Cary Hulbert ‘16, Emily Henretta ‘11, and  Victoria Udondian ‘16.

Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial is included in the "art" section of this Norwood News round up of events to attend and things to see during Black History Month. 

Pix 11 announced The Bronx Museum of the Arts as one of several cultural institutions to partner with the NYC Test and Trace Corps in the distribution of free COVID-19 home tests. More information can be found in the press release here, on NBC New York, and more.

In this announcement about artist (and Bronx Museum Board Member) Angel Otero joining globally recognized gallery Hauser & Wirth, it is mentioned that Otero had an exhibition at the Bronx Museum in 2017. The news was also included in FAD Magazine. 

Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial is included in this round up of events to attend this December by Newyorkhotels.com. Mentioned in the summary of the exhibition is the Bronx Museum's 50th Anniversary. 

Ted Loos included a brief summary of the Biennial in this art news round up, including a mention of a piece titled Never, (2021) by Trevor King. An image of the piece is also included at the top of the list of shows.

This review by Kara Walker starts with a brief history of the AIM program, including mention of some well-known artists who were AIM fellows early in their careers. Walker also describes several works in the show and how they relate to the theme of the exhibition. In the words of Co-Curator Eva Mayhabal Davis “These works represent raw expressions of the vulnerability, solitude and self-reflection precipitated by the unprecedented conditions of our time..."

Shaye Weaver included a summary of the Biennial in Time Out's art section. Several works are mentioned that relate to "crises of health, brief, the environment, and identity." Two pieces specifically are Yan Chen’s towering sculpture High Palate and All the Way to Hell by Eliza Evan.

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.

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. 

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.