British moving image artist Isaac Julien made the film Looking for Langston in 1989. Using both digital and analogue techniques to create an immersive cinematic experience, he now presents the work alongside large scale, silver gelatine photographic pieces, as well as archival material.
Looking for Langston is an expressive film about gay black men living in Harlem in the 1920s. While some works in the exhibition focus on scenes from the film itself, others document its making – focusing on its staging, lighting, iconography and choreography. In addition to this exhibition at Victoria Miro, a special presentation of photographs and a film installation of “I dream a world” Looking for Langston will take place at Photo London (18 – 21 May 2017).
Isaac Julien is as acclaimed for his fluent, arresting films as his vibrant and inventive gallery installations. One of the objectives of his work is to break down the barriers that exist between different artistic disciplines, drawing from and commenting on film, dance, photography, music, theatre, painting and sculpture, and uniting them to construct a powerfully visual narrative.
Isaac Julien: “I dream a world” Looking for Langston. Victoria Miro, London, 18 May – 29 July
