Julianknxx's 'In Search of the Incredible' at LUMA Arles
Julianknxx, a poet, artist, and filmmaker originally from Sierra Leone and now based in London, unveils a new work entitled 'In Search of … Incredible' at LUMA Arles. This installation takes place within the campus's underground areas, merging film, sound, and performance. It delves into the concept of memory as it traverses through bodies, locations, and eras, opting for a spatial poetics that reflects themes of diaspora, identity, and displacement rather than a straightforward narrative. The exhibition invites audiences to engage in a listening choreography, blurring the lines between observer and participant. It will be accessible from 1 May 2026 until 10 January 2027.
Key facts
- Julianknxx is a Sierra Leone-born, London-based poet, artist, and filmmaker.
- The exhibition is titled 'In Search of … Incredible'.
- It is a new commission at LUMA Arles.
- The work is installed in subterranean spaces of the campus.
- It combines film, sound, and performance.
- The exhibition runs from 1 May 2026 to 10 January 2027.
- The work explores memory, diaspora, identity, and displacement.
- It resists linear narration and emphasizes listening.
Entities
Artists
- Julianknxx
Institutions
- LUMA Arles
Locations
- Arles
- France