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University Closes Art Exhibit Criticizing ICE After One Week

2/14/2026

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The University of North Texas closed Victor Quiñonez, the artist behind an exhibition criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a week after it opened.
Quiñonez learned of the closure from students who reported gallery windows were covered and doors locked.
The show titled Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá wove political messages into scenes from his childhood.
Notable pieces included a Botánica store and acrylic paletas labeled Immigration and Cruelty Enforcement.

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Story summary

The University of North Texas closed Victor Quiñonez, the artist behind an exhibition criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a week after it opened.
Quiñonez learned of the closure from students who reported gallery windows were covered and doors locked.
The show titled Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá wove political messages into scenes from his childhood.
Notable pieces included a Botánica store and acrylic paletas labeled Immigration and Cruelty Enforcement.