Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, 1971--2005
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,Photography & Video
Gilbert & George: The Complete Pictures, 1971--2005 Details
Review "And now for something completely different... The duo, known for their brightly colored imagery, combine photography and graphics to construct vivid, massive photo-montages. The huge, two-volume set (so huge it includes two handles built into the top of the book) was designed by the duo themselves and features every picture they have ever produced." -- Anthony Lasala --Photo District News"For anyone interested in the contemporary confluence of art and photography, G&G are crucial, pioneering figures..." -- Vince Aletti --Modern Painters: The International Contemporary Art Magazine"Don't be overwhelmed by the images or the book's sheer size -- the reproductions in Gilbert & George make it well worth weighing down your coffee table." --Metro Source NY Read more
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This set of books was published as Gilbert & George had a retrospective touring the U.S. that began at London's Tate Museum. Having been a loyal fan for several decades; I made the effort to attend the opening (a two day event) at the Milwaukee Art Museum. I was honored to meet them twice and attend their discussions in which they fielded questions on any subject with their incredible dignity and grace. The same dignity and grace they have afforded all humanity in their photo collages depicted in this thorough and handsome two volume collection. Every phase of their artistic and socio-political development is represented to perfection (from boyish art students to the concerned and sometimes world-weary adults they are today). As local icons of the Spittle Fields area of London; they have set an example of artistic hardwork ethics and historical preservation respected worldwide which sets them above other modern artists in being role models for young and established people in the arts and beyond. The books design is superb and stands as a work of art by itself! I recommend using it for reference as you read Daniel Farsons two entertaining memoirs of Gilbert & George ("Gilbert & George A Portrait" and "With Gilbert & George in Moscow"). You won't regret it. See one of their exhibits in person if you can! Five stars are not enough!