Gilbert and George

Gilbert and George are a collaborative artistic duo, composed of Gilbert Prousch (b. 1943) and George Passmore (b. 1942), who met in London in 1967. They are famous for declaring themselves “living sculptures,” a concept that makes their shared life and their art inseparable. Their work is characterized by large, grid-based photographic collages that feature bold, saturated colors and often place the artists themselves within the images. These “photo-pieces” explore a wide range of social, political, and personal themes, including sexuality, religion, death, and the realities of urban life in London’s East End. Their distinct public persona and unwavering commitment to their unique artistic vision have made them influential figures in contemporary art, with their work housed in major museum collections worldwide.