‘Our George Crompton, WORLDS and WINDOWS by Gilbert & George’
Opening 1 MAY 2026!
We are thrilled to announce the fourth exhibition to take place at the Centre will be ‘Our George Crompton, WORLDS and WINDOWS by Gilbert & George’ – a moving tribute to their friend, George Crompton, with works from ‘THE NEW NORMAL PICTURES’, exhibited alongside postcard art from ‘WORLDS AND WINDOWS’ and ‘THE URETHRA POSTCARD ART’.
Displayed together for the first time, and presented as a memorial to George Crompton, the triptych picture ‘CROMPTON STREET’ and the picture ‘NUMBER TWELVE’ are unique within the art of Gilbert & George, featuring a friend who they knew for more than 30 years. ‘We never had friends in our pictures normally’ – Gilbert & George, 2026
Created in 1989, the Postcard Art group ‘WORLDS and WINDOWS’ have not been exhibited since 1990. The largest group to have been made by Gilbert & George, comprising 564 works, ‘THE URETHREA POSTCARD ART’ (2009) was originally exhibited globally in 2011.
‘The most famous Crompton in history is, not surprisingly, the author of the Just William books (Richmal Crompton). The other Crompton, our George, was a little bit like the character in the book. Naughty but nice. He’s living on in the pictures.’ – Gilbert & George, 2026
We eagerly look forward to welcoming you in May!
With Love, Always and All ways
Gilbert & George
The Gilbert & George Centre Team