Isaac Julien, Lessons of the Hour special event at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

For this special evening on 4 February, Isaac Julien will be in conversation with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, moderated by Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery celebrate Isaac Julien with a discussion of the artist's video installation, Lessons of the Hour, 2019, and how contemporary art intersects with history.

Please note this event is now sold out.

Image: Isaac Julien, Lessons of the Hour, 2019
Five-screen installation, 35mm film and 4K digital colour, 5.1 surround sound; 28 minutes 44 seconds
Smithsonian American Art Museum
© Isaac Julien
Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro.

Event: 4 February 2026