Gilbert & George: The Paradisical Pictures

Name: Gilbert & George: The Paradisical Pictures
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780903696708
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Series: The Gilbert & George Centre

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Gilbert & George: The Paradisical Pictures showcases the vibrant and provocative works of the famous British artist duo, exploring themes of paradise, spirituality, and human nature. This book delves into their characteristic blend of colourful imagery and thought-provoking symbolism, reflecting their desire to challenge conventional views on art and society. It offers a vivid insight into the unique world of Gilbert & George, capturing the essence of their diverse artistic expression.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the avant-garde art scene, as it delves into the unique and provocative works of the influential British duo known for challenging traditional boundaries. It's perfect for those interested in exploring the interplay of art and society, offering a vibrant and thought-provoking visual journey through their symbol-laden pictures.

Description

The paperback edition of The Paradisical Pictures is created to celebrate the opening of the Gilbert & George Centre in East London.

Gilbert & George's work confounds and rejects all art historical classification or affiliation to other schools or movements in art. As affirmed by The Paradisical Pictures, there is no formalist, aesthetic or conceptual precedent to the ideology and vision they convey with such intensity.

The paintings are fantastical, allegorical, narrative, representational, psychedelic, absurdist, modern yet archaic, surrealist-grotesque, inflected with both tragedy and comedy, filled with pathos, touchingly eloquent of human frailty, age and exhaustion.

The Paradisical Pictures suggest a chapter in a story that has been unfolding before them and will continue beyond them. This 'paradise' is not a destination but a stage on a longer journey. It is a dream of paradise and the exploration of an archetype that is both secular and sacred.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780903696708

Publisher: Hurtwood Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hurtwood Press

Illustration: 54 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Text by Michael Bracewell
By Gilbert & George

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 300.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 790g

Pages: 112

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: The Gilbert & George Centre

About the Author

Michael Bracewell is the author of six novels and two works of non-fiction including the much acclaimed England is Mine. His writing has appeared in The Penguin Book of Twentieth Century Fashion Writing and The Faber Book of Pop, and he has written catalogue texts for many contemporary artists, including Gilbert & George, Richard Wentworth and Jim Lambie. He was co-curator of 'The Secret Public: The Last Days of the British Underground, 1977-1988', at the Kunstverein Munchen in 2006, and was a Turner Prize judge in 2007.