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OverviewGilbert & George created Dark Shadow in 1974 as a 'living sculpture book', featuring original text and artwork by the pair. Hurtwood's limited re-edition celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. Gilbert & George created Dark Shadow in 1974 as a 'living sculpture book', the 'result of our past three years of earnest daily thoughts, shadows, deeds, cares and pleasures.' Hurtwood's limited re-edition of 2,000 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Featuring original text and artwork by Gilbert & George, the publication offers an unparalleled perspective on the early career of one of the twentieth century's most significant artistic duos. Like their art, Gilbert & George's writing is irreverent, rebellious, fantastical, often funny and deeply poetic. The book includes a letter to their readers and original photographs by the artists of themselves, their famous home in Spitalfields in East London and their pictures. Dark Shadow is structured into eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations behind Gilbert & George's work such as London life and British culture, including, of course, Gordon's Gin. As is emblazoned on the cover, Dark Shadow is a continuation of their lifelong agenda 'Art for All', and each book is a piece of art in itself, uniquely bound in the UK with hand-marbled cloth. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gilbert & GeorgePublisher: Hurtwood Press Imprint: Hurtwood Press Weight: 0.560kg ISBN: 9780903696630ISBN 10: 0903696630 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 25 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter One – Gordon’s Gin Chapter Two – Dark Shadow Chapter Three – Broken Hearts Chapter Four – Bloody Life Chapter Five – Balls Bar Chapter Six – Bad Thoughts Chapter Seven – Inca Pisco Chapter Eight – Human BondageReviewsAuthor InformationGilbert & George began creating art together in 1967 when they met at Central St Martins, and from the beginning, they have appeared as figures in their work. The 'two men, one artist' believe that everything is potential subject matter for art. They address social issues and taboos, challenging what might be considered 'good taste'. Implicit in their work is the idea that sacrifice and personal investment are necessary conditions of art. The inspiration for much of Gilbert & George's art is the East End of London where they have lived for nearly fifty years. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |