A major exhibition of artist Robert Williams, "Robert Williams: Fearless Depictions," opened at the Long Beach Museum of Art, drawing massive crowds with wait times up to two hours. The show features 57 paintings, 3-D miniatures, and a large fiberglass sculpture, exclusively showcasing work Williams created in the 21st century.
The exhibition highlights the enduring influence of Williams, a foundational figure in pop surrealism and lowbrow art, who helped launch the underground ZAP Comix and founded the influential art magazine Juxtapoz. The event underscores the significant public and institutional recognition for an artist whose work, rooted in countercultural and psychedelic imagery, has shaped a distinct art movement.