Gilbert and George are no longer young. They still think of themselves as outsiders, even as they represent the UK at this summer’s Venice Biennale. “They claim to have sold only two pieces to British collectors in the past 15 years. Saatchi wasn’t having any. They complain that the Tate won’t hang the little they’ve got. But in Venice, one of the most important Italian collectors will be hosting a dinner in honour of the duo.”