Isaac Julien : what freedom is to me
(Book)

Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Isaac Julien: What Freedom Is To Me', held at Tate Britain, London, 26 April - 20 August 2023, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, 23 September 2023 - 14 January 2024 and Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht 4 February - 9 June 2024.

Augmented Reality App--"The Isaac Julien App is an extension of this publication, which brings the video stills in this book to life. 1. Search for Isaac Julien App in the App Store or Play Store and install the app on your smartphone or tablet. 2. Open the app and hold your smartphone over the images on pp. 17, 41, 57, 89, 103, 115, 137, 153, 157, 169 where the [play] symbol appears" -- Colophon.

Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

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.