Marka27's Censored Exhibition 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá' Opens in Santa Cruz
Victor Quiñonez, also recognized as Marka27, is an artist from East Dallas currently based in Brooklyn. His exhibition, 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá,' showcases a mix of portraits, sculptures, and installations that fuse pop culture with Indigenous themes. Initially launched at Boston University in 2025, the exhibit faced closure at the University of North Texas due to its critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies. This October, it will be displayed at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences in Santa Cruz. A key highlight is the 'I.C.E. Scream' series, featuring a pushcart and paletas that contain handcuffs. Quiñonez's art emphasizes the humanity of those impacted by immigration, employing nostalgic symbols and a 'neo Indigenous' style that incorporates diverse cultural elements.
Key facts
- Marka27 is the pseudonym of artist Victor Quiñonez, born in Mexico, raised in East Dallas, now based in Brooklyn.
- His solo exhibition 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá' translates to 'not from here, not from there.'
- The exhibition debuted at Boston University in 2025.
- It was shut down at the University of North Texas in Denton by the administration.
- The exhibition will open at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences in Santa Cruz this October.
- The 'I.C.E. Scream' series includes a street vendor's pushcart and sculptural paletas with handcuffs and images of caged people.
- Paleta sticks are etched with a government logo and the mock agency 'U.S. Inhumane and Cruelty Enforcement.'
- Quiñonez's 'neo Indigenous' style blends pop culture, graffiti, Indigenous imagery, and Mexican mural traditions.
Entities
Artists
- Victor Quiñonez
- Marka27
Institutions
- Boston University
- University of North Texas
- Institute of the Arts and Sciences
- Colossal
- The Los Angeles Times
Locations
- Mexico
- East Dallas
- Brooklyn
- Boston
- Denton
- Santa Cruz
- United States