Visionary, indeed! William Blake, who lived from 1757 to 1827, understood suffering, called out injustice, pictured the Heavens, described more than one Hell, and did it all in immortal verse and unforgettable imagery. The painted postures of his angels, men, and monsters have influenced choreographers from Isadora Duncan to Mark Morris. His poetry—concentrated, kinetic, and politically empowering—inspired Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Jim Morrison. This major international loan exhibition, organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum in cooperation with the Tate, brings together the man’s most celebrated works. —Laura Jacobs