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Gilbert & George — Day

Day

"Day" by Gilbert & George is a striking composite work composed of sixteen gelatin silver prints enhanced with hand-coloring, a technique characteristic of the duo's signature grid-based format. The hand-applied color punctuates the monochromatic photographic surfaces, creating a vivid tension between the mechanical and the personal. Together, the panels form a cohesive yet fragmented narrative, reflecting Gilbert & George's enduring exploration of urban life, identity, and the human condition.

Medium
Sixteen gelatin silver prints with hand-coloring.

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Photographs Evening & Day

October 5, 2016

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Gilbert & George, Day

"Day" by Gilbert & George is a striking composite work composed of sixteen gelatin silver prints enhanced with hand-coloring, a technique characteristic of the duo's signature grid-based format. The hand-applied color punctuates the monochromatic photographic surfaces, creating a vivid tension between the mechanical and the personal. Together, the panels form a cohesive yet fragmented narrative, reflecting Gilbert & George's enduring exploration of urban life, identity, and the human condition.

Medium
Sixteen gelatin silver prints with hand-coloring.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Hand-Colored, Bold, Figures, Conceptual, Photograph, Conceptual Art, Gelatin Silver Print, Gelatin Silver, Portrait, Narrative, British, Multiple Panel, Figurative, Contemporary

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