Gilbert & George. China Exhibition, 1993

Catalogue, magazine, ephemera, and original collage, relating to a press visit to the first exhibition in China by Gilbert & George, organised by Anthony d'Offay Gallery London. The exhibition took place at the National Art Gallery, Beijing (Sept. 3 - Oct. 3 1993) and The Art Museum, Shanghai (21 Oct. - 11 Nov. 1993).

(1) Catalogue. Softcover, 21 x 29.5 cm, 100 pp. Text in Chinese. (2) World Affair Pictorial No. 8, 1993. Magazine with a report on the G&G event, text in Chinese. (3) Press release quoting G&G as 'thrilled to be able to take this major exhibition of 55 new pictures to the people of China'. (4) Invitation card to both venues, 18 x 22 cm. (5) Folding card invitation to both venues, 18 x 22 cm, 4 pp. In original envelope mailed from China. (6) Folding card housing an invitation to join the G&G China exhibition group portrait, a private invitation to the special Banquet, and a printed note in Chinese, all housed in original envelope stamped with G&G China logo. (7) Menu for the Banquet at the Jade Ballroom at the Kempinksi Hotel, Beijing, Sept. 3 1993. Text in Chinese and English. (8) Collage on white paper, 22.5 x 20.5 cm, with handwritten text in red marker reading 'Kempinski Hotel 3rd Sept. 1993', signed Gilbert & George. (9-10) Two buttons featuring a b/w portrait of the famous duo and the text 'Gilbert & George China 1993'. (total 10)