Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture (1991)
"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.’
Director: Philip Haas
Genre: Music, Documentary
Release Date: September 21, 1991
Cast
- Gilbert Prousch - A Singing Sculpture
- George Passmore - A Singing Sculpture
Production: Sonnabend Gallery
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Philip Haas
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture stars Gilbert Prousch, George Passmore.
- What genre is Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture?
- Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture produced?
- Gilbert and George The Singing Sculpture was produced in United States of America.