Gilbert & George: Panel Discussion Expert writers, curators and art historians delve into the world of Gilbert & George’s provocative work.

This panel brings together cultural journalist Tim Adams, writer and novelist Michael Bracewell, and Hayward Gallery Roden Chief Curator Rachel Thomas, moderated by award-winning actor Russell Tovey.

Together they explore the provocative and confrontational themes of societal taboos, self-presentation and personal identity, and contemporary urban life that are central to Gilbert & George’s artistic vision.

Bringing their own expertise to the conversation they spark a dynamic intersectional conversation around how Gilbert & George speak to the 21st century.

Tim Adams has written about art and culture in the Observer for 30 years. He is currently editor of the Observer New Review.

Michael Bracewell is the author of seven novels and four works of non-fiction. His writing is included in The Faber Book of Pop (Ed. Jon Savage and Hanif Kureishi (1995) and his selected writings on pop and visual art, The Space Between were published in 2011. A long essay by Bracewell, ‘What Is Gilbert & George?’ was published in 2017.

Russell Tovey is an award-winning actor, passionate art collector, and co-host of the acclaimed podcast Talk Art with gallerist Robert Diament. Together, they aim to make the art world more accessible by speaking with leading artists, curators and creatives.

The Hayward Gallery’s exhibition Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES showcases pictures from the past 25 years, highlighting their motto of ‘Art for All’.