Julian Knxx

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Harry Deadman

Julian Knxx is a British-Sierra Leonean artist, poet, and filmmaker known for his work that explores themes of identity, diaspora, and the Black experience. His multidisciplinary practice combines poetry, visuals, and performance, creating powerful narratives that reflect on cultural heritage and collective memory. Knxx’s work has been exhibited internationally, including collaborations with major institutions like the Barbican and the Southbank Centre.

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Julian Knxx is a British-Sierra Leonean multidisciplinary artist, poet, and filmmaker whose work explores themes of identity, diaspora, and the Black experience. His practice spans across poetry, film, and performance, often weaving these elements together to create immersive narratives that reflect on cultural heritage, displacement, and collective memory. Through his art, Knxx investigates the emotional and spiritual impact of migration, as well as the complexity of living between multiple cultural identities.Knxx’s work frequently centers on the power of language and storytelling, using poetry as a means to articulate personal and communal experiences of the African diaspora. His visually striking films and performances are marked by their emotional depth and intellectual rigor, offering poignant reflections on the intersections of race, history, and contemporary society. Knxx’s unique ability to blend poetic expression with visual media has earned him recognition within the art world and beyond.His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has collaborated with institutions such as the Barbican Centre and the Southbank Centre in London. By engaging with themes of memory and belonging, Julian Knxx continues to craft art that resonates with audiences on a deeply personal and universal level, positioning him as an influential voice in contemporary art and culture.

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