Gilbert & George, one of the most significant artist duos of our time, created their three-film series Daytripping between 1992 and 2025. This three-volume set of books showcases Daytripping, Daytripping (Again) and Daytripping Forever! Directed by Southend-on-Sea-born British film and television director Iain B. MacDonald, the films follow three of the artists’ day trips from their studio, famously located in the East End of London, to the Essex coastline, asking bold and significant questions of the artists at different stages of their remarkable career.
This new series of three books features stills from the films and a selection of the artists’ pictures within a printed slipcase.
Published to coincide with 21ST CENTURY PICTURES, a major retrospective of Gilbert & George’s work at the Hayward Gallery, London, 7 October 2025 – 11 January 2026
Not for sale individually; available only as a three-volume set.
Details
Size: 11 cm x 14.7 cm, landscape
Binding: Hardback
Pages: Daytripping 72 pp, Daytripping (Again) 80 pp, Daytripping Forever! 88pp
Project Editor: Anneka French
Designers: Myfanwy Vernon-Hunt and Seb Lansdowne
Publishers: Hurtwood Press, London
Printed by: C&C Offset Printing Co. Ltd, China
Gilbert & George began creating art together in 1967 when they met at Central Saint Martins. From the beginning, in their films and ‘Living Sculpture’ performances, they have appeared as figures in their own art. The ‘two men, one artist’ believe that everything is a potential subject matter for art. They address social issues and taboos, challenging what might be considered ‘good taste’. The backdrop and inspiration for much of their art is the East End of London, where Gilbert & George have lived for nearly 50 years.
Iain B. MacDonald is a British director and producer whose work spans drama, comedy and documentary. He began his career with arts documentaries before moving into scripted television with acclaimed series such as Bodies, The Last Enemy and Mansfield Park. His short film Billy’s Day Out won Best Short at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Since relocating to Los Angeles, he has directed episodes of Shameless, Wayne, Black Monday, Shantaram, and Poker Face. A passionate advocate for emerging talent, he co-founded the Essex International Film Festival to celebrate bold, independent filmmaking in his home region.
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