'The Seventh AIM Biennial' Open House

THE SEVENTH AIM BIENNIAL OPEN HOUSE WITH EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Saturday, April 18 • 1:00 – 5:00 PM • At The Bronx Museum () • For All Ages • FREE!

At this Open House, artists currently exhibiting work in are leading a variety of activities, including art-making, art talks, and more!

You are welcome to participate in all activities or come by for a particular part of the open house.

Top Image: From left to right—Eileen Jeng Lynch, Director of Curatorial Programs, and Seventh AIM Biennial exhibiting artists Sangmin Lee, V Yeh, Leekyung Kang, Jill Cohen-Nuñez, Cyle Warner, Massiel Mafes, Jennifer Teresa Villanueva, Nazli Efe, & Piero Penizzotto, Photo by Argenis Apolinario, 2026.

Info: The artist describes this program as follows: “What does seeking “representation” in art mean, and should representation really be our end goal? This lecture and workshop will briefly discuss contemporary theory on figuration, and then delve into applying that theory through the nitty-gritty of actual image-making.”

“Participants are encouraged to bring their own artwork or works in progress for a supportive communal critique and feedback session. Although the lecture will focus on figuration, participants need not be figurative artists.

“The workshop is intended to be a generative experience for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of image-making as politics or applied theory, or simply seeking an opportunity to meet and workshop ideas with fellow like-minded artists.”

Info: The artist describes this program as follows: “How can we extend the life of a memory, hold it in our hands? In this workshop, exhibiting artist kiarita will guide participants in adorning a wooden box in a way that describes a special memory. Boxes will be provided, along with an assortment of found materials and art tools. We will consider how objects in relationships create and change meaning, how we affect each other, and how we can make moments last longer. “

Info: The artists describe this program as follows: “Join us for an immersive, all-ages workshop celebrating creativity, community, and culture through wearable art. Inspired by the imagery and themes of our current exhibition, this hands-on screen printing experience invites the local Bronx community and friends from beyond to come together, create, and connect.”

“Participants will have the opportunity to design their own custom T-shirt or tote bag using a selection of visuals drawn from the exhibition’s theme. This program is rooted in our commitment to engaging with The Bronx and extending that dialogue outward through art making. Whether you’re a first-time creator or a seasoned artist, you’ll be guided through the screen printing process and encouraged to make something unique.”

“Featured artists from the exhibition will be present, offering insight into their creative journeys and discussing the theme of the show in an open, welcoming setting. This event is designed to spark conversa

Info: The artists describe this program as follows: “This is a conversation with four AIM artists, Hedwig Brouckaert, Jordan Cruz, Juyon Lee, & Motohiro Takeda, moderated by curator Nell Klugman.”

“Working across glass, wax, organic matter, ceramics, and mass consumer debris, the four artists transform materials to embody memory while acknowledging its fragility. Objects associated with permanence become vulnerable through the process of melting, burning, and breaking, while fleeting experiences such as conversation, digital interaction, seasonal change, and everyday ritual are given physical form.”

“The discussion centers on material transformation and commemoration: How do artists decide what to preserve, archive, or surrender? What does it mean to make intimate histories public? How does material act as a reliquary or a space of transformation?”

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