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July 2018, English
11.3×18.5 cm, 68 pages, 32 b/w and 7 color ill., hardcover
ISBN 978-3-95679-417-9
Series
On the Table
Design
Harald Pridgar
Status
Available
Charlotte Birnbaum (Ed.)

The Meal

A Conversation with Gilbert & George

Gilbert & George never cook and always eat out. Back in 1969, however, the artist duo hosted The Meal, an elaborate dinner party that included thirteen guests, Princess Margaret’s butler, a chef who prepared a meal from a Victorian cookery manual, and the guest of honor, artist David Hockney. While the art world of the time was largely characterized by Pop art, Minimalism, and Conceptual art, Gilbert & George developed an entirely unique philosophy and combined their daily lives with their artistic vision; in short, their art and life are one! Charlotte Birnbaum took a trip to London’s East End to visit the immaculately dressed pair to discuss The Meal and other curious projects from their fifty-year collaboration. Also included here are photos and memorabilia from the singular event.

 

 

Series
Edited by culinary historian Charlotte Birnbaum, On the Table is a series of publications exploring the encounter between food and art.
On the Table