Julian Klincewicz

Julian Klincewicz is an American artist, filmmaker, and photographer. His work spans fine art exhibitions, fashion and commercial film, and music videos. He has created film work for fashion houses such as Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, and Miu Miu, and has directed videos for artists including Beyoncé, Steve Lacy, The Kid Laroi, Girlpool, and Tame Impala.

Early life Klincewicz was born in Chicago, Illiniois.

Career After moving from Chicago to San Diego, Klincewicz began making short videos of skateboarding in Southern California. He developed a lo-fi moving-image style early in his career, which led to commissions across fashion and music. In the midst of commissioned work, Klincewicz worked as an assistant to artist Kelsey Brookes, briefly modelled for Hedi Slimane, and performed in band Lube. In 2022, Miu Miu released its Day/Night campaign featuring film directed by Klincewicz.

Klincewicz's music video credits include high-profile releases for contemporary pop and indie acts, and he has contributed photography to music campaigns.

Exhibitions and projects Klincewicz hosted his first solo art exhibition, titled Don’t Call it a Comeback, which was supported by Converse. His photographic series Solo Tumult was presented in Japan in 2023, including at the Marc Jacobs Event Space (Shibuya PARCO) in Tokyo; the project depicts surf swells at Waimea Bay and related coastal scenes in an attempt to portray "the human quest for harmony amidst chaos".

Work with Beyoncé Klincewicz is listed among the directors of the 2020 visual album Black Is King released by Parkwood Entertainment and Disney+. An interview profile also notes his documentary work featured in the concert film Homecoming (2019).

Gracie Abrams "I Know It Won't Work" Director 2024 Megan Thee Stallion "Bigger in Texas" Director (with Megan Thee Stallion)