Book Description
This fully-illustrated book looks at the internationally acclaimed artists Gilbert & George. It contains selected examples from the entire span of their work, including singing sculptures, postcard art, and their large photography-based works, some of which have rarely been seen or are unpublished. Dutt provides an overview of their themes and ideas, an interview with the artists, and never-before seen examples of their drawings, exhibition plans and designs, and photographs.
About the Author
Robin Dutt has been an art critic, curator and advisor for over 10 years. He has worked for numerous British publications including the Independent and BBC Radio.
Gilbert and George: Obsessions and Compulsions FROM THE PUBLISHER
This major study on internationally renowned artists Gilbert and George provides a fascinating insight into their work and lives. Since first meeting in the St Martin's School of Art in 1967 while studying sculpture, the two artists have become inseparable, living and working together in their home in London's East End. All their work is based on the idea that they are Living Sculptures, that is, the artwork and they themselves are ultimately one and the same. They have exhibited across the globe, including Europe, the Americas, China and Russia.
The book contains selected examples of their entire oeuvre including "singing sculptures', 'postcard art' and their large photographic-based works which they call 'Pictures', many of which have never been published or have been rarely seen. Robin Dutt illuminates their work with an incisive introduction and overview of their themes and ideas, including an interview with the artists. Also included are unpublished examples of their working drawings, exhibition plans and designs, and photographs from their personal social archives. This essential guide demonstrates how Gilbert & George have influenced a generation.
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