Vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’
The landmark exhibition by the pioneering London-based artists Gilbert & George will highlight their evolution over the past 25 years, exploring how technology has made their reflections of today’s society bigger and bolder than ever before.
Transforming the gallery with over 60 floor-to-ceiling installations, the artists will debut new pictures alongside acclaimed pictures in a larger-than-life journey through the modern world as they see it.
From newspaper headlines to road signs, postcards and overheard conversations, the artists blend images and text from everyday life to create vivid pictures that encourage dialogue about today’s social norms and taboos. The resulting art is often provocative and challenging in its refusal to deliver simple messages about sex, religion, class, nationalism, corruption and death. With bold, single-word titles, each piece delves into societal norms and taboos, spanning the mundane and the illicit, with their art challenging boundaries of taste and propriety.
Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX from 7th October 2025 – 11th January 2026.
Booking and full details: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gilbert-george-21st-century-pictures/
