The New World Symphony launched “I Dream a World” in 2022 serves also as a platform to encourage dialogue about the enduring relevance of Black artists in shaping American culture. Black artists like ...

New World Symphony’s fifth annual I Dream a World Festival, titled “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” will take place February 18–22, 2026, highlighting the impact of Black artist-activists through music, ...

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New World Symphony’s I Dream a World Festival, the annual celebration dedicated to showcasing the contributions of Black artists in music, will return to the New World Center in February 2025 for its ...

People often describe Isaac Julien’s video installations and films as “poetic,” but there were moments in “Isaac Julien: I Dream a World,” the major retrospective at the de Young, when I felt as if I ...

For older LGBTQ folk, the name Isaac Julien will stir up memories of his 1989 film, “Looking for Langston,” a lyrical exploration of the private world of novelist, poet, and social activist Langston ...

British artist and filmmaker Sir Isaac Julien has spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, establishing himself as a pioneering voice in Black queer art — his art house ...