Gilbert & George to open London art centre with after-life exhibition

Artist duo Gilbert & George are bringing their vision of the world to a dedicated new exhibition venue in east London, with much of the programme shown for free in line with their “art for all” ethos.

The Gilbert & George Centre, in the city’s Spitalfields area, is less than 5 minutes from the life and work partners’ home and studio.

“We have a following and so they are able to see our work for the first time in a better way, a bigger way," Italian-born Gilbert, whose full name is Gilbert Prousch, told Reuters on Friday.

“They’re experiencing Gilbert & George art, that’s what it is, our vision of the world, our morality, our behaviour and everything.”

British-born George, whose full name is George Passmore, added: “The Gilbert & George centre is going to be a cultural force.”

The new centre, converted from a former brewery building and featuring three levels of gallery space run as a registered charity, will open to the public on April 1.

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