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The two-headed brit artist: Gilbert and George in BOZAR

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Today, our art correspondent Sean Rose takes us to BOZAR: the Centre For Fine Arts in Brussels. The centre is currently hosting Gilbert & George's latest exhibition "Jack Freak Pictures". Sean Rose tells us more about the famous British pair.

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