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Derrick Cruz meets creativity at the intersection of storytelling, craftsmanship and myth. He forges objects and experiences, nurturing their impact through both modern and primitive means to spark a sense of wonder and context in those who engage with his work.

Cruz has received several international honors and has exhibited at the New York Museum of Art and Design and the Santa Monica Museum of Art, among others. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Artforum, Forbes, the Financial Times, V, W, Rolling Stone, and more.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Puerto Rico, he currently lives in Philadelphia.