Gilbert and George Target Religious Extremism

FRANCE 24

Eccentric artists Gilbert & George have unveiled an exhibition of more than 
60 new pieces drawing on the East London neighbourhood where they live.

UNITED KINGDOM---They're the best known duo in contemporary art. Gilbert and George have an anti-elitist approach, seeking to make "art for all" with a clear focus on their East London neighbourhood. They put themselves on display in each of their pieces, keen to provoke and mock the establishment. Their new exhibition at the Ropac gallery in Pantin, just outside Paris, shows how their art is changing and taking a political turn. Gilbert and George tell Clovis Casali why they feel religion is exacerbating tensions around the world. [link]

Now open: 'SCAPEGOAT PICTURES FOR PARIS' by Gilbert & George at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac Paris Pantin.