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DAVID HOCKNEY

Renowned for his contribution to the Pop Art movement, David Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th Century. His exploration of artistic mediums - including painting, photography, drawing and set design - have resulted in countless iconic pieces, including Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) and The Splash. 

Artworks by David Hockney

The Studio March 28th, 1995 (Signed edition of 45)
The Studio March 28th, 1995 (Signed edition of 45)
111 x 89 cm
Archival digital print on Somerset wove paper
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Photography is Dead, Long Live Painting (Signed edition of 45)
Photography is Dead, Long Live Painting (Signed edition of 45)
112 x 89 cm
Archival digital print on Somerset wove paper
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The Studio March 16th, 1995 (Signed edition of 45)
The Studio March 16th, 1995 (Signed edition of 45)
111 x 89 cm
Archival digital print on Somerset wove paper
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Pushing Up (Artist Proof)
Pushing Up (Artist Proof)
87 x 65 cm
Lithograph and screenprint on paper
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The Round Plate (signed edition of 46)
The Round Plate (signed edition of 46)
28 x 21 cm
Home made print on paper executed on an office colour copy machine
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Landscape With Plant (Signed Edition of 50)
Landscape With Plant (Signed Edition of 50)
43 x 28 cm
Home made print on paper executed on an office colour copy machine
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Hawthorn Bush in Front of a Very Old and Dying Pear Tree (Signed edition of 35)
Hawthorn Bush in Front of a Very Old and Dying Pear Tree (Signed edition of 35)
74 x 99 cm
Digital print on paper
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Hockney's Alphabet (Book signed edition of 250)
Hockney's Alphabet (Book signed edition of 250)
25 x 34 cm
Lithograph on paper
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Apples, Grapes & a Lemon on a Table (Signed Edition of 91)
Apples, Grapes & a Lemon on a Table (Signed Edition of 91)
56 x 44 cm
Home made print on paper executed on an office colour copy machine
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David Hockney Biography


Early Life

Born and raised in Bradford, David Hockney’s career soon exceeded his humble beginnings. After studying at Bradford School of Art (1953-1957), he went on to the Royal College of Art in London (1959-1962), where he was awarded the Royal College of Art gold medal.
In 1964, Hockney moved to Los Angeles. Inspired by his vibrant surroundings, he produced one of his most famous collections – a series of acrylic paintings depicting LA swimming pools. Famed for creating highly evocative art featuring homoerotic undertones, he subsequently established himself as a pioneer of queer art.
Despite his exploration of many different mediums, Hockney’s art is consistently characterised by strong psychological and emotional themes. His artwork is displayed in galleries across the world, whilst his set designs have been featured in the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera and the Los Angeles Music Centre Opera.
 

Notable Works

Throughout his career, Hockney has produced several pieces of iconic artwork. Notably, some of his most famous works include:
 
  • Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)
  • The Splash
  • Man in Shower in Beverly Hills
  • Model with Unfinished Self-Portrait
  • Nichols Canyon
To view David Hockney's art, take a look in his Archive or pay us a visit at Colley Ison Gallery.
 

Latest Exhibitions

2023 David Hockney
Leslie Sacks Gallery

2022 A Collection of Rare David Hockney Posters including California Pools
David Lawrence Gallery

2022 Artist Spotlight
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2021 Hockney in Normandy
Richard Gray Gallery

2021 Selected iPad Drawings
Richard Gray Gallery

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