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Over four decades, Peter Williams (1952 - 2021) created artworks that explore contemporary culture, racism, mass incarceration, environmentalism, and voyeurism through an approachable visual style. His paintings encourage the viewer to look deeply at the canvas for clues and insight about the Black experience. Defying categorization, his painting style incorporates varying levels of abstraction, figuration, narrative, and iconographic elements. He draws inspiration from posters, comics, and the vibrant colors of city life.

Bent Word focuses on Williams’ paintings made in the last few years …