University Gallery Removes Marka27 Exhibition Amid Controversy
The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design gallery has removed the traveling exhibition 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá' by Brooklyn-based artist Victor 'Marka27' Quiñonez. The show, which was originally presented at Boston University in fall 2025 and curated by Kate Fowle, was scheduled to run through May 2026. The removal involved covering the display with brown paper and painting over elements, described as maintenance work. This incident raises questions about institutional support for public art discourse, particularly for works addressing cultural identity themes.
Key facts
- Victor 'Marka27' Quiñonez's exhibition 'Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá' was removed from University of North Texas CVAD gallery
- The exhibition was originally presented at Boston University in fall 2025
- The removal involved covering displays with brown paper and painting over elements
- The exhibition was scheduled to run through May 2026
- The show was curated by Kate Fowle
Entities
Artists
- Victor 'Marka27' Quiñonez
Institutions
- University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design
- Boston University
- Brooklyn Street Art
Locations
- Brooklyn
- Boston
- University of North Texas