{"id":143368,"date":"2026-02-24T01:23:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T01:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/143368\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T01:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T01:23:26","slug":"the-bronx-museum-of-the-arts-names-shamim-m-momin-as-new-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/143368\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bronx Museum of the Arts names Shamim M. Momin As New director"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts<\/a> has appointed Shamim M. Momin as its new director and chief curator.<\/p>\n

Bringing her extensive experience from twelve years at the Whitney Museum of American Art where she co-curated two Whitney Biennials and directed the museum\u2019s former Midtown Altria location, with her tenure set to begin in September 2025 as the institution prepares for the completion of a $42.9 million renovation of its South Wing expected to open in 2026.<\/p>\n

Momin\u2019s Whitney Museum Background<\/p>\n

Momin brings extensive experience from her twelve-year tenure at the Whitney Museum of American Art, where she served as Associate Curator of Contemporary Art and made significant contributions to the institution\u2019s programming. Her most notable achievements include co-curating both the 2004 and 2008 Whitney Biennials, landmark exhibitions in the American contemporary art landscape.<\/p>\n

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During her time at the Whitney, Momin also directed the museum\u2019s former Midtown Altria location, where she was responsible for organizing exhibitions and commissioning new works by emerging artists. She oversaw the Contemporary Project Series and curated solo exhibitions for influential artists including Terence Koh (2007), Mark Grotjahn (2006), Raymond Pettibon (2005-06), and Banks Violette (2005). Her Whitney projects featured artists such as Andrea Zittel, Rob Fischer, Sue de Beer, Luis Gispert, Mark Bradford, and Do-Ho Suh, demonstrating her commitment to showcasing diverse contemporary voices.<\/p>\n

LAND Public Art Initiative<\/p>\n

The Bronx Museum<\/a> has established itself as a vital hub for public art initiatives that connect diverse communities to contemporary artistic expressions throughout the borough. The museum\u2019s commitment to public art extends beyond its walls through partnerships with organizations like the NYC Department of Transportation\u2019s Urban Art Program, which has designated priority sites for temporary installations near mass transit locations in the Bronx. These collaborations have transformed urban spaces into galleries accessible to all residents.\u200b<\/p>\n

Public art in the Bronx represents a rich tapestry of creative expression spanning from 19th-century works to WPA-era projects and contemporary installations supported by agencies including Percent for Art and the Public Art Fund. The museum\u2019s engagement with public art is further exemplified through exhibitions featuring artists like Alicia Grull\u00f3n, a Bronx-based multidisciplinary artist whose work critiques \u201cthe politics of presence\u201d and advocates for inclusion of marginalized communities. Through initiatives like the AIM Fellowship, which nurtures promising NYC-based artists, the Bronx Museum<\/a> continues to cultivate new voices that will shape the borough\u2019s evolving public art landscape.<\/p>\n


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South Wing Renovation Project<\/p>\n

The Bronx Museum\u2019s<\/a> transformative $33-43 million renovation project, designed by award-winning Marvel Architects, broke ground in July 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026. This ambitious redesign will unify the museum\u2019s campus with several key improvements: reorienting the main entrance to the prominent corner of Grand Concourse and 165th Street, creating a continuous and fully accessible gallery loop, adding a triple-height lobby with an adjoining caf\u00e9, and incorporating large street-facing displays for rotating installations.<\/p>\n

During construction, the museum\u2019s North Wing remains open Wednesday through Sunday with free admission, while the south galleries are closed until completion. The renovation reflects community input and sustainability priorities, with careful consideration given to glazing and energy performance as part of NYC\u2019s 80\u00d750 program aimed at improving building energy efficiency. When completed, the new space will feature folded copper bronze panels that complement the Special Grand Concourse District\u2019s architecture, creating what Marvel describes as \u201ca new community living room for the Bronx\u201d that strengthens the museum\u2019s integration with the surrounding community, writes Perplexity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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