Jambhekar/Cruz and NYC Culture Club are thrilled to present “Really From”, a group exhibition of thirteen New York-based artists. Curated by Neha Jambhekar and Cristina Cruz, the exhibition opens with a reception on Monday, April 17th from 6 – 8 pm and will be on view until Sunday, May 21st.  

It is a universal experience for a person of color, living in a country different from their ancestors, to be questioned about their "true” background. Having to repeatedly explain where one is really from can trigger a feeling of inadequacy or not belonging. 

“Really From” is a tongue in cheek response to those who struggle to comprehend the multi-dimensionality of a person living in the United States. The exhibition consists of thirteen phenomenal New-York based artists including: Jaishri Abichandani, Aiza Ahmed, Angel Cotray, Katinka Huang, Misha Japanwala, Freddy Leiva, Melanie Luna, Visakh Menon, Anjuli Rathod, Max Benjamin Sarmiento, Aparna Sarkar, Pranav Sood, and Zeehan Wazed. Hailing from diverse backgrounds such as India, China, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, each of these artists challenges the pre-conceived notion of where they are from and showcases authentically and without limitations who they are. 

Jambhekar/Cruz is a curatorial platform dedicated to showing the work of artists from underrepresented backgrounds, helmed by Neha Jambhekar and Cristina Cruz. They each have over a decade of experience in New York City’s contemporary art world and are passionate about making art accessible to people from all walks of life. 

The NYC Culture Club is a nonprofit organization created by brothers Parker and Clayton Calvert. It is an exhibition program that takes no commission from artists and curators providing exhibition opportunities free of charge. The idea was conceived as a response to the pandemic and is made possible via a partnership with Westfield World Trade Center. The goal of the project is to have an impactful program that contributes to the cultural community that New York thrives on.