Isaac Julien — Biography, Exhibitions, Galleries & Auction Results

MIRAGE (PLAYTIME), 2013

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Prehistoric technology (Lina Bo Bardi - A marvellous entanglement), 2019

Nara Roesler · Artsy

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HORIZON / ELSEWHERE (PLAYTIME), 2013

MIRAGE (Playtime), 2013

Victoria Miro · Artsy

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ECLIPSE (PLAYTIME), 2013

ALL THAT'S SOLID MELTS INTO AIR (PLAYTIME), 2013

Yishan Island, The Bridge (Ten Thousand Waves), 2010

Victoria Miro · Artsy

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EMERALD CITY / CAPITAL (Playtime), 2013

Victoria Miro · Artsy

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En Passage (Stones Against Diamonds), 2015

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Cyborg #1 Octavia / Dune (Radioactive series), 2018

Foils mounted on aludibond, KODAK Duraclear mounted onto plexi, collage of solvent inkjet print on foil

THE MAID / REFLECTIONS (PLAYTIME), 2013

Lina Bo Bardi's Footsteps (Stones Against Diamonds), 2015

Endura Ultra photographs, diptych

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#20 Victoria Miro

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#45 Jessica Silverman

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#52 Nara Roesler

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Prizes & Awards2

Goslarer Kaiserring

Winner 2022

Turner Prize

Shortlisted 2001

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Podcast Interviews2

podcasts Isaac Julien - Season 27 - Episode 7 Talk Art · Apr 2, 2026

Robert meets Sir Isaac Julien at Victoria Miro gallery in London to explore 4 decades of making art. We also meet Julien’s long term collaborator Mark Nash to explore his major five-screen film installation All That Chan…

podcasts A brush with... Isaac Julien A brush with... · Dec 8, 2021

An in-depth interview on the artist's influences and cultural experiences, from Aimé Césaire to Glenn Ligon

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Biennial Selections1

Sharjah Biennial — Sharjah

2023 · Thinking Historically in the Present · curated by Hoor Al Qasimi

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Education1

Central Saint Martins (UAL)

London, UK

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Publications9

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Isaac Julien Author

MoMA Publications · 2025

ELECTRONIC SHADOWS

Phaidon Press · 2003

Exhibition Catalog 3

Isaac Julien: I Dream a World

Thames & Hudson · 2025

Tracey Moffatt Author

Skira · 2014

Isaac Julien

Hatje Cantz · 2007

Group Catalog 2

The Human Condition: Media Art from the Kramlich Collection, I Author

Thames & Hudson · 2022

How to See a Work of Art in Total Darkness

MIT Press · 2010

Survey 2

Créolité and Creolization

Hatje Cantz · 2003

Midnight Moment: A Decade of Artists in Times Square

Phaidon Press

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The Inhotim, a museum of contemporary art in the jungle

The Inhotim Museum, located in Brumadinho, Brazil, represents a unique fusion of contemporary art and botanical preservation. Founded in the 1980s by …

exhibitionsJun 2, 2026

Once the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation of Venice had international appeal. And now?

The article examines the historical and current state of the Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa in Venice, an institution founded in 1898 through the will …

cultureMay 28, 2026

Art for hot days: Top 10 exhibitions to see this summer in Chicago

This article presents a curated list of ten must-see art exhibitions in Chicago for summer 2025, highlighting a diverse range of artists and venues. F…

exhibitionsMay 26, 2026

Postcard from North Carolina

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with the exhibition "Everything Now All at Once," on view from Au…

exhibitionsMay 24, 2026

Global Art Biennials: Renovation, Revelation—or Repetition?

The article examines the current state of global art biennials, arguing that recent controversies—such as the 2022 documenta antisemitism crisis and g…

cultureMay 20, 2026

The 5 Best Booths at Frieze New York 2026

Frieze New York 2026 opened its VIP day at The Shed on May 13, following the Venice Biennale's opening week. Now in its 15th edition, the fair anchors…

exhibitionsMay 14, 2026

34 Of The Best London Art Exhibitions To See In May 2026

The article highlights 34 of the best London art exhibitions to see in May 2026, focusing on three major shows: the V&A's 'Schiaparelli: Fashion Becom…

exhibitionsMay 8, 2026

A new foundation for contemporary art has been born in Spain. Collector Gabriel Calparsoro told us about it

The Calparsoro Foundation, a new contemporary art foundation, has been launched in Spain by collector Gabriel Calparsoro. Its inaugural event was the …

newsMay 6, 2026

From DJing club nights to gallery walls, Scots artist returns home for major show

Francis Dosoo, a self-taught Scottish artist now based in Vienna, is mounting his first solo show at Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) titled "Portrait O…

exhibitionsMay 6, 2026

Art world news selected by Artbox on Sky Arte

The new episode of Artbox, a weekly program on Sky Arte airing April 28, surveys current exhibitions across Italy. It features Isaac Julien's show "Mu…

exhibitionsApr 26, 2026

In Dancehall and Reggaetón’s Evolution, MCA Chicago Charts a Global Awakening

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has opened "Dancing the Revolution: From Dancehall to Reggaetón," an ambitious exhibition exploring the histori…

exhibitionsApr 24, 2026

Shreg the green ogre, a grey obsessive and Vermeer’s boiled egg – the week in art

This week's art roundup from The Guardian highlights a range of exhibitions across the UK, including Bruce Asbestos's 'Bootleg Shreg 2' at Exeter Phoe…

exhibitionsApr 24, 2026

Venice Biennale’s 2026 Golden Lion Jury to Be Led by Videobrasil Founder

The Venice Biennale has announced the five-member jury for its 2026 edition, which will award the prestigious Golden Lion prizes. The jury president i…

peopleApr 22, 2026

Isaac Julien review – Gwendoline Christie meets a cyborg starfish in a pleasure-seeker’s postmodern parlour

A new film by artist Isaac Julien, featuring actors Sheila Atim and Gwendoline Christie as science-fiction deities, is on view at the Cosmic House in …

reviewApr 22, 2026

The International Jury of the Biennale Arte 2026

The International Jury for the Biennale Arte 2026 has been announced, with Solange Oliveira Farkas serving as president. The jury includes curators Zo…

exhibitionsApr 22, 2026

The Cosmic Entanglements and Inner Transformations of ‘Metamorphosis’.

Isaac Julien has created a new site-responsive film installation titled 'All That Changes You. Metamorphosis' at The Cosmic House in London. The work,…

exhibitionsApr 21, 2026

10 Must-See Museum Exhibitions This Spring

Major museums worldwide are launching a series of high-profile exhibitions this spring that challenge traditional art historical narratives. Highlight…

exhibitionsApr 13, 2026

I think I didn't understand many artists

Adrian Searle, the long-standing chief art critic for The Guardian, is stepping down after three decades at the publication and nearly 50 years in art…

peopleApr 10, 2026

A Brush With... Lorna Simpson—podcast

Artist Lorna Simpson joins the 'A Brush With...' podcast to discuss the vast array of cultural influences that have shaped her conceptual practice. Fr…

peopleApr 8, 2026

Our pick of the best museum and gallery shows to see in Chicago this spring

Chicago’s spring art season features a diverse array of exhibitions, highlighted by Dabin Ahn’s solo debut at Document, which explores memory and grie…

exhibitionsApr 8, 2026

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Past Exhibitions11

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#20 Victoria Miro

Isaac Julien: All That Changes You. Metamorphosis

Isaac Julien

16 Wharf Rd, London N1 7RW, United Kingdom

Feb 13, 2026 — Mar 21, 2026

lina bo bardi – a marvellous entanglement – photographs & collages

#52 Nara Roesler

Isaac Julien

Av. Europa, 655 - Jardim Europa, São Paulo - SP, 01449-001, Brazil

Mar 29, 2025 — May 24, 2025

Isaac Julien: I Dream a World

de Young Museum

Isaac Julien

Jan 1, 2025

Isaac Julien: I Dream a World Apr 12 – Jul 13, 2025 de Young

Isaac Julien: I Dream a World

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Isaac Julien

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

Jan 1, 2025

Isaac Julien: I Dream a World Apr 12 – Jul 13, 2025 de Young

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Bouquets to Art 2025

Isaac Julien, Rudy Autio, Howard Ben Tré, Lino Tagliapietra, Dale Chihuly, Nicolas Africano, Mary Ann “Toots” Zynsky, Ed Ruscha, Charles Green Shaw, Balcomb Greene, Florine Stettheimer, George C. Ault

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

Jan 1, 2025

Bouquets to Art 2025 Jun 3 – Jun 8, 2025 de Young Legion of Honor

Isaac Julien: Once Again… (Statues Never Die) – Photographs

#20 Victoria Miro

Isaac Julien

Calle Drio la Chiesa, 1994, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

May 2, 2023 — Jun 4, 2023

#4,882 PalaisPopulaire

Isaac Julien: PLAYTIME

Isaac Julien

Unter den Linden 5, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Mar 8, 2023 — Jun 6, 2023

Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die)

Barnes Foundation

Isaac Julien

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

Jan 1, 2022

EXHIBITION Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die) June 19 – September 4, 2022 An immersive film installation exploring the relationship between D...