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Julianknxx's 'In Search of Incredible' at LUMA Arles

exhibition · 2026-05-01

Julianknxx, an artist originally from Sierra Leone and currently based in London, will showcase 'In Search of Incredible' at LUMA Arles from May 1, 2026, to January 10, 2027. This exhibition fuses film, sound, and sculpture to create an immersive experience that delves into migration, identity, and cultural memory through a non-linear, associative approach. Salt is a key metaphor, symbolizing preservation, labor, trade, and migration. Featured works include 'What Colours Can We Dream in This Night Filled with Salt,' created in Marseille with the Boras Choir's Comorian lullabies, and 'ɔl bɔdi na sta,' a collaboration with Karel Kouelany and Joël Assebako, reimagined within a broader installation. Julianknxx’s work highlights process, encounter, and multiplicity, encouraging viewers to explore the exhibition at their own pace. LUMA Arles, recognized for its support of interdisciplinary and experimental initiatives, serves as the institutional backdrop for this significant project.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'In Search of Incredible' runs 1 May 2026 to 10 January 2027 at LUMA Arles.
  • Julianknxx was born in Sierra Leone and is based in London.
  • The exhibition combines film, sound, and sculptural elements.
  • Salt is used as a central metaphor for preservation, labor, trade, and migration.
  • Earlier works include 'What Colours Can We Dream in This Night Filled with Salt' (Marseille, featuring Comorian lullabies by Boras Choir) and 'ɔl bɔdi na sta' (collaboration with Karel Kouelany and Joël Assebako).
  • The exhibition is structured as an immersive environment rather than discrete works.
  • LUMA Arles supports interdisciplinary and experimental artistic production.
  • The project emphasizes relational storytelling and collective meaning-making.

Entities

Artists

  • Julianknxx
  • Karel Kouelany
  • Joël Assebako

Institutions

  • LUMA Arles
  • Boras Choir
  • Aesthetica Magazine

Locations

  • Sierra Leone
  • London
  • Marseille
  • Arles
  • France

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