
Union Jack Cross
A striking postcard collage mounted on board, Union Jack Cross sees Gilbert & George arrange found postcards to form the bold, graphic motif of a cross overlaid with the British flag. The work engages with themes of national identity, patriotism, and symbolism that have long preoccupied the duo, using the vernacular medium of the humble postcard to both celebrate and interrogate Britishness. The collage format lends the piece a raw, assembled quality that contrasts with the iconic weight of its subject matter.
- Medium
- postcard collage laid on board
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
New Now
December 9, 2015
Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000
Sold: $8,750
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