Julien

Sir Isaac Julien is a London-born artist and filmmaker whose work bridges the gap between cinema and fine art. Trained at Saint Martin’s School of Art, he has spent decades exploring the intersections of Black and queer identity through the lens of postcolonial history. His practice often involves multi-screen installations that invite viewers to engage with archival memory and cultural narratives in immersive ways. Recognized as a Royal Academician and knighted for his contributions to diversity and inclusion, Julien has seen his work featured in major retrospectives at Tate Britain and MoMA. From the poetic exploration of Looking for Langston to the expansive scale of Ten Thousand Waves, his films remain deeply rooted in a commitment to social justice and the reclamation of overlooked histories.