David Hockney’s Normandy iPad garden paintings at Fondation Louis Vuitton

A critic recounts experiencing David Hockney's iPad paintings of his Normandy garden at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris during the opening of "David Hockney 25" in early April 2025. The exhibition, curated with Hockney's close involvement, covers his entire career with emphasis on his work this century. The critic describes one room where the garden is shown by moonlight, with silver lunar discs, blue clouds, and shadowy tree branches. The article also reflects on Hockney's return to Yorkshire, which initially seemed like retirement but heralded a new chapter of creativity. The critic recalls receiving dazzling new works in his inbox every morning and thrilling dinners with the artist.