In Conversation with Gilbert & George

On April 21, 2023 the Norton was proud to host a public conversation with world renowned artists Gilbert & George and Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum of Art. This event at the Norton marked almost 40 years since Gilbert & George’s eponymous solo exhibition at the museum back in 1984. The artists, who began creating art together in 1967, believe that everything is potential subject matter for their art. Gilbert & George have confronted many of the fundamental issues of existence: sex, religion, corruption, violence, hope, fear, racial tension, patriotism, addiction and death. “Art for all” is the belief that underpins Gilbert & George’s art. This program was made possible in partnership with White Cube West Palm Beach on the occasion of their exhibition, Gilbert & George: THE CORPSING PICTURES. The Norton Channel was made possible by the generosity of The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.