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Gilbert & George

GILBERT & GEORGE

NEW NORMAL URETHRA EXHIBITION Thaddaeus Ropac 20 March–18 May 2024 Seoul Fort Hill
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Coinciding with the first anniversary of The Gilbert & George Centre in London, a solo exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul brings together two bodies of pictures by the artists centred on human life: NEW NORMAL PICTURES (2020) and THE URETHRA POSTCARD PICTURES (2009). Gilbert & George have felt a strong affinity with Korea since 1997 when they participated in the Gwangju Biennale. The NEW NORMAL URETHRA EXHIBITION presents their distinctive vision of the streets of our modern world that they have walked together since 1967. Yet, the pictures on view simultaneously speak to the unifying nature of the volatility, tragedy and routine violence that plays out in cities worldwide. Following their enduring mantra of ‘Art for All’, through the exhibition Gilbert & George strive to forge connections across national borders with their representation of the shared experiences of modern urban life.

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Living sculptures and unapologetic chroniclers of urban life, Gilbert & George are a radical British artist duo known for their provocative, meticulously composed photo-based artworks exploring identity, sexuality, politics and religion in contemporary art.

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About the Gallery

Founded in 1983, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac has galleries across Europe, in London, Paris and Salzburg, and an expanding team in Asia. Specialising in contemporary art and representing over 60 artists, the gallery supports and showcases the careers of some of the most influential artists today with a wide-ranging programme of over 40 exhibitions each year across its five extensive and historic gallery spaces.

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2F, 122-1, Dokseodang-ro
Yongsan-gu
Seoul
South Korea
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Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 6pm
Closed Public holidays
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Seoul 2F, 122-1, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu
Thaddaeus Ropac contemporary art gallery in Seoul Fort Hill South Korea
Thaddaeus Ropac
2F, 122-1, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2 6949 1760

Opening hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 6pm
Closed Public holidays
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