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Isaac Julien, what freedom is to me, text by Caleb Azumah Nelson [and five others] ; edited by Isabella Maidment

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Isaac Julien, what freedom is to me, text by Caleb Azumah Nelson [and five others] ; edited by Isabella Maidment

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Isaac Julien

Oclc number

3212941371844434

Responsibility statement

text by Caleb Azumah Nelson [and five others] ; edited by Isabella Maidment

Sub title

what freedom is to me

Summary

Celebrated for his compelling lyrical films and video art installations, Isaac Julien is one of the leading artists working today. This landmark book reveals the scope of Julien's pioneering practice of over forty years, from the early 1980s to the present day, showcasing works from early films to large-scale, multi-screen installations which investigate the movement of peoples across different continents, times and spaces. It includes some of his early projects as part of Sankofa Film and Video Collective (1983-92); his critically acclaimed ten-screen film installation Lessons of the Hour 2019, a portrait of the life and times of Frederick Douglass, the visionary African American orator, philosopher and self-liberated freedom-fighter; and Once Again... (Statues Never Die) 2022. The wide range of writers and collaborators who have contributed to this book highlight Julien's critical thinking and the way his work breaks down barriers between different artistic disciplines, drawing from film, dance, photography, music, theatre, painting and sculpture by using the themes of desire, history and culture. Featuring strikingly beautiful reproductions of these extraordinarily powerful works, this publication enriches our understanding and appreciation of a remarkable artist. Exhibition: Tate Britain, London, UK (26.04. - 20.08.2023)

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