Gilbert & George. The Bar and Art Notes and Thoughts

Two super rare announcement cards conceived by the artists. (1) The Bar. A New Sculpture by George and Gilbert. London, Anthony d'Offay, 1972. Folded card, 16.5 x 11.5 cm, 6 pp. With tipped-in photographic image captioned 'A Day of Pleasure', showing George in a doorway demonstrating the effects of intoxication. Invitation card to the exhibition at Anthony D’Offay, which opened simultaneously with two other shows in London (Situation and Nigel Greenwood), all related to drinking at Ball’s Brothers Wine Bar in Bethnal Green.

(2) Art Notes and Thoughts. Invitation/catalogue for the Gilbert & George Exhibition at Art & Project in Amsterdam, May 1970. Folded leaflet, 25.3 x 17.8 cm, 4 pp. With title list and red G&G stamp in lower right corner. Both items in mint state. (total 2)