Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture
Synopsis
"Gilbert & George first presented the ‘Singing Sculpture’ in 1969, then repeated it over the next years in the UK, Europe and Australia, as well as New York for the opening of the Sonnabend Gallery in 1971. Standing on a table and with their faces and hands covered in metallic paint, Gilbert and George sing along to a recording of Flanagan and Allen’s old-time music-hall hit ‘Underneath the Arches’, all the while moving mechanically. An anthem to down-and-outs, the song became a mantra for the artists. Always happy to elaborate, they have said, ‘We think of ourselves as two funny tramps, rather than artists according to the popular idea.’
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- Director
- Philip Haas
- Original Title
- Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sonnabend Gallery
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Haas
Philip Haas
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Haas
Director
Philip Haas
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What is Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture about?
"Gilbert & George first presented the ‘Singing Sculpture’ in 1969, then repeated it over the next years in the UK, Europe and Australia, as well as New York for the opening of the Sonnabend Gallery in 1971. Standing on a table and with their faces and hands covered in metallic paint, Gilbert and George sing along to a recording of Flanagan and Allen’s old-time music-hall hit ‘Underneath the Arches’, all the while moving mechanically. An anthem to down-and-outs, the song became a mantra for the artists. Always happy to elaborate, they have said, ‘We think of ourselves as two funny tramps, rather than artists according to the popular idea.’
Who directed Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture?
Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture was directed by Philip Haas.
Who stars in Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture?
The principal cast of Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture includes Gilbert Prousch, George Passmore.
When was Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture released and how long is it?
Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture was released in 1991 with a total runtime of Unknown.