Lessons of the Hour opens at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

This autumn Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents Isaac Julien’s Lessons of the Hour—Frederick Douglass, a breathtaking meditation on the great 19th-century abolitionist. Julien’s immersive 10-screen film installation collapses time and space, alternating between contemplative, poetic sequences reflecting Douglass’s long life and travels, and moments of passionate political oratory. In Lessons, Julien has created a profoundly powerful, resonating art experience that brings Douglass thrillingly to life, making clear the importance of his legacy and the continuing relevance of his political voice and moral vision.

Lessons of the Hour at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art opens August 9 - December 10, 2023