This exhibition introduces Archibald Motley’s colorful canvases to a wider audience, revealing the rich sociological underpinnings of his work. His voyeuristic scenes examine race, gender, and sexuality through their depiction of African American communities.

This exhibition highlights the role of folk and self-taught artists as figures who are central to the shared history of the United States and as active participants in the shaping of American visual culture through a variety of mediums.