This is the catalogue “DARK SHADOW” by Gilbert & George, published in 1974. It is a limited edition of 2000 copies (ED.2000), numbered and signed by the artists.

The publication is associated with projects presented at their “Art for All” space in London and reflects the artists’ early practice, in which they defined themselves as “the sculptors” and unified art and life under the concept of the “Living Sculpture.”

The book combines text and imagery, forming a layered structure of thoughts, actions, and everyday experiences. Rather than functioning solely as documentation, it operates as an artwork in its own right, translating their performative and conceptual practice into a printed medium.

Created during a transitional period in the 1970s, when Gilbert & George expanded from performance into photographic and text-based works, this publication represents an important early document of their artistic philosophy. As a signed and numbered edition, it holds both archival and collectible significance.