Isaac Julien

'Dance, theatre, music, sculpture, painting - all these different forms of art-making are included in my practice, which is why I have chosen film as the medium for my work' (Isaac Julien) This overview work of the 40-year oeuvre of one of the leading contemporary artists inspires with generous illustrations and details of breathtaking beauty.Internationally acclaimed for his poetic political films and multi-screen video installations, Isaac Julien (b. 1960) emerges with a groundbreaking oeuvre spanning the early 1980s to the present day. Julien's works blur the boundaries of media. In a dense sequence of images full of allusions to the visibility of black people, black history or queer culture, they accompany people through space and time and teach us the art of mindful looking. This opulent volume deepens understanding and appreciation for a truly remarkable artist.