Friday 17th October, 10am – 12pm: ‘WITH Gilbert & George’ Film Screening + Q&A

“For the first time this is the whole story.” - Gilbert & George

Join us during Frieze Week for a special screening in our cinema of the 2007 documentary ‘WITH Gilbert & George’, followed by a talk and Q&A with director Julian Cole.

Filmmaker Julian Cole first met Gilbert & George when he modelled for them in 1986. His intimate and moving portrait filmed over 18 years, reveals for the first time the individuals behind the living sculptures. The film traces their lives from humble beginnings to the world’s artistic stage where they have performed their enigmatic and controversial double act for four decades. Having mounted more exhibitions around the world than any other living artist, G&G’s motto ‘Art for All’ is assessed through their ground-breaking shows in Russia, China and beyond revealing how their art can transcend cultural barriers.

‘WITH Gilbert & George’ transports us out of the limelight and into the 18th Century home and studio they created together in 1969 in Spitalfields, East London. We see how their work not only documents their own remarkable and enduring artistic collaboration but also the transformation of their visually rich but financially poor and historic neighbourhood.

Members attend for free and can bring up to three guests. RSVP is essential.

The morning screening will then be followed by a tour of the exhibition ‘DEATH HOPE LIFE FEAR…’ at the Gilbert & George Centre in Spitalfields.

Still image from WITH Gilbert & George, dir Julian Cole

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