Provoking viewers and making them question convention and taboos has been the mission of Gilbert and George’s work since they met at St Martin’s School of Art in London way back in 1967. Presenting themselves as “Living Sculptures”, Gilbert and George’s work is inspired by what they are confronted by in the streets of London. To them, the streets of London and the area in which they live mirror what’s happening in the world today.

The resentment of authority, rules and convention are core themes which run through their works.  Large in scale Gilbert and George’s art works are thought provoking and challenging and are often underpinned by a dry sense of humor.  Let’s see if you agree…