‘Rum Runner’ is inspired by the smugglers and clandestine history of the 1920s, a period when illegal alcohol trade thrived. The exhibition’s title refers to the “rumrunners,” people who smuggled alcohol across borders and through forbidden waters during the American Prohibition. Peeters uses this theme as a metaphor for his creative process: constantly navigating boundaries, challenging conventions, and exploring new artistic possibilities. The exhibition features a series of works in which Peeters plays with contrasts and oppositions. He blends influences from different cultures, history, and pop culture with a keen eye on contemporary society. His bold and layered works, ranging from paintings to installations, invite the viewer to pause and reflect on the stories often hidden beneath the surface of our collective history. With RUM RUNNER, Aaron-Victor Peeters takes a significant step in his artistic career. Uitstalling Art Gallery is excited to represent him and introduce his work to a wider audience.