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David Hockney's Life in Pictures: A Visual Retrospective

exhibition · 2026-06-12

A photo essay showcasing David Hockney's artistic journey from the 1960s to 2023 was released by The Guardian. Key moments include his studio work from 1967, the 1973 film 'A Bigger Splash', and set designs for Glyndebourne's productions of 'The Rake's Progress' (1975) and 'The Magic Flute' (1978). Other notable highlights are his Paris studio from 1979, the 1981 exhibition 'Artist's Eye', and 'A Closer Grand Canyon' from 1998. His later pieces encompass 'Bigger Trees Near Water' (2007), 'A Bigger Picture' (2012), and '82 Portraits and 1 Still-life' (2016). In 2018, he created 'The Queen's Window' for Westminster Abbey. His iPad video was displayed at Piccadilly Circus in 2021, and 'A Year in Normandie' was presented in Paris. Currently, his immersive work continues, with 'A Year in Normandie' at Serpentine North until 23 August 2026.

Key facts

  • Photo essay covers Hockney's career from 1960s to 2023
  • 1973 documentary 'A Bigger Splash' about breakup with Peter Schlesinger
  • Hockney designed sets for Glyndebourne's 'The Rake's Progress' (1975) and 'The Magic Flute' (1978)
  • 2018: Hockney designed 'The Queen's Window' for Westminster Abbey
  • 2021: iPad video work shown at Piccadilly Circus
  • 2021: 'A Year in Normandie' (90m long) displayed at Orangerie museum
  • 2022: Attended Order of Merit lunch at Buckingham Palace
  • 2023: Immersive work 'David Hockney: Bigger & Closer' installed
  • Exhibition 'David Hockney: A Year in Normandie' at Serpentine North until 23 August 2026

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Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Los Angeles
  • Bradford
  • Brighton
  • London
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Normandy
  • King's Cross

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