Antoine Williams

Antoine Williams is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida's School of Art + Art History, specializing in interdisciplinary art that intersects speculative fiction, monster theory, critical Black studies, and Afro-surrealism. His work critically examines societal norms and subversion through visual and conceptual frameworks.

Education:

• MFA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• BFA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Research Interests: Williams explores themes of racial identity, cultural narratives, and socio-political critique through installations and mixed-media works. His practice merges theoretical frameworks with tangible art forms to challenge dominant narratives.

Awards & Grants:

• Joan Mitchell Award for Painters and Sculptors
• South Arts Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grant
• National Academy of Design Abbey Mural Prize
• Harpo Foundation Grant Award

Exhibitions & Residencies: Notable exhibitions include Smack Mellon Brooklyn, The Nasher Museum, and 21c Museum. Residencies include the Joan Mitchell Center and the Center for Afrofuturist Studies.