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The Singing Sculpture
Footage of their 1969 masterpiece The Singing Sculpture: the two, covered in metallic paint, sing and dance on a table to an old music-hall song, presenting themselves as living sculptures.
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Gilbert & George at Hatchards, London, November 2023; a file photo. · Report image rightsTokyo · JapanArt exhibitions
2027.09.17 — 2027.12.20 · Coming soon
Two people, one artist, one life’s work.
Gilbert & George: Art Exhibition (Tokyo)
Gilbert (born in Italy, 1943) and George (born in England, 1942) call themselves one artist, live in London’s East End and always appear in matching suits; they won the Turner Prize in 1986 and represented Britain at the 2005 Venice Biennale. This is their biggest show in Japan for 30 years, at the National Art Center, Tokyo, from 17 September to 20 December 2027, sixty years after they met in 1967; it opens first at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art in summer. Tickets are not yet announced.
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The National Art Center, Tokyo, Special Exhibition Gallery 2E2027.09.17 — 2027.12.20Art exhibitionsTicket required
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The huge Pictures series
Their recent, huge photographic series, the Pictures, about religion, sexuality and city life.
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Their 1970s visit to Japan
Rare photographs and films of their visit to Japan in the 1970s are also planned.
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Closed on Tuesdays.
Some works deal with religion and sexuality; check before bringing children.
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Dates & times
2027.09.17 — 2027.12.20Friday 17 September to Monday 20 December 2027. 10am–6pm, until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, last entry 30 minutes before closing; closed on Tuesdays (open on public holidays, closed the next weekday instead).
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- The Singing Sculpture
- The huge Pictures series
- Their 1970s visit to Japan
Venue & travel
The National Art Center, Tokyo, Special Exhibition Gallery 2EThe National Art Center is at 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato, directly connected to Exit 6 of Nogizaka station on the Chiyoda Line.
Entry & companions
Prices and sale dates are not yet announced (the site says coming soon). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Tickets & access
Tickets to be announced
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Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Edwardx · CC BY-SA 4.0 Image source
The National Art Center, Tokyo and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
Gilbert & George at Hatchards, London, November 2023; a file photo.
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