THE BEARD PICTURES exemplifies Gilbert & George’s commitment to “Living Sculpture,” or an inseparable association between the world and their art. The pictures respond to the shifting demographics of our time, befitting the artists’ proclamation of “Art for All.” Viewers should not mistake this mandate for a democratic approach to art as a pleasantry. Taboos, fetishes, political upheaval, and the functions of the human body are some of the great unifiers of humanity, and Gilbert & George have long offered scathing and unsanitized views. The gallery will host a reception on Thursday, January 10, from 6 to 8 PM in Hong Kong, and 5-7 PM in Seoul.

The British novelist Michael Bracewell elaborates on the sentiment of these latest works: