Gilbert and George (b.1943, b.1942)
Creator details
- Name
- Gilbert and George (b.1943, b.1942)
- Nationality
- English
- Biography
- Gilbert Prousch and George Passmore, known collectively as Gilbert and George, are a British artist duo who have been working together since the late 1960s. They met while studying sculpture at Central Saint Martins in London and began collaborating on performance art pieces that explored themes of identity, sexuality, and social norms. In the 1970s, Gilbert and George began creating large-scale photo-based works that incorporated text and bright colors. Their art often features themselves as the subjects, dressed in matching suits and ties. They have been described as "living sculptures" and their work as a commentary on the role of the artist in society. Over the years, Gilbert and George have exhibited their work in major museums and galleries around the world, including the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. They were awarded the Turner Prize in 1986 and were knighted in 2017 for their contributions to the arts.
