Boston University's Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery is presenting "Ni de Aquí, Ni de Alla" (Not from Here, Not from There), a solo exhibition by artist Victor Quiñonez, known as Marka27, running through December 10. The show features paintings, murals, sculptures, and large-scale installations that explore the intersection of opposing cultures, languages, and experiences, drawing on Quiñonez's neo-Indigenous aesthetic and his background as a graffiti artist. The exhibition was three years in the making and includes works that blend street art with references to Mexican masters like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros.
The exhibition matters because it addresses the complex experience of cultural duality and identity for immigrant and diaspora communities, using a vibrant, multimedia approach that bridges street culture and fine art. Quiñonez's work also extends beyond the gallery through his activism and his gallery Street Theory, which empowers underrepresented artists. The show highlights how contemporary artists are decolonizing visual narratives and making space for street art within traditional museum contexts, reflecting broader conversations about inclusion and cultural heritage in the art world.