Dark Shadow (2024) - Limited Edition of 2,000 *Click & Collect only from the Centre*

Dark Shadow (2024) by Gilbert & George is now available to purchase from our online shop, at the special price of £125.

Gilbert & George created Dark Shadow in 1974 as a ‘living sculpture book’, the ‘result of our past three years of earnest daily thoughts, shadows, deeds, cares and pleasures.’ Hurtwood’s limited new edition of 2,000 marks its fiftieth anniversary.

Please note each book is for illustrative purposes only - each book has been individually hand marble and each is unique.

Kindly note shipping is not available, this item is Click & Collect only from The Gilbert & George Centre.

Featuring original text and artwork by Gilbert & George, the publication offers an unparalleled perspective on the early career of one of the twentieth century’s most significant artists. Like their art, Gilbert & George’s writing is irreverent, rebellious, often funny and deeply poetic. The book includes a letter to their readers and photographs by the artists of themselves, their home in East London and their pictures.

Dark Shadow is structured in eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations behind their work, such as London life and British culture, including, of course, Gordon’s Gin. As is emblazoned on the cover, Dark Shadow is a continuation of their lifelong agenda ‘Art for All’, and each book is a piece of art in itself, uniquely bound in the UK with hand-marbled cloth.