David Hockney's Pool Mural at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
David Hockney, the British artist who became a Los Angeles icon, passed away on Thursday, prompting worldwide tributes. His influence on the city extended beyond his artwork. In 1988, while already a renowned figure, he dedicated a day to painting vibrant blue strokes at the Tropicana Pool in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, using a broom to apply his brush. Although some of his work has faded, the remaining designs enhance the shimmering reflections on the water. This mural, visited on Friday, is just one of the many contributions Hockney made to Los Angeles during his 50 years there as an "English Angeleno." He also repainted his pool, signing it on July 8, 2017, the day before turning 80.
Key facts
- David Hockney died on Thursday, drawing global tributes.
- In 1988, Hockney painted blue swooshes on the bottom of the Tropicana Pool at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
- He used a paint brush attached to the end of a broom.
- Many marks have faded, but remaining curves mimic and accentuate flickering light on the water.
- The pool mural was visited on Friday.
- Hockney lived in Los Angeles for five decades as an 'English Angeleno.'
- He influenced the image of California lifestyle and generations of artists.
- Hockney repainted his own pool, signed and dated July 8, 2017, the day before his 80th birthday.
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- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
- The New York Times
- Architectural Digest
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- Los Angeles
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
- Southern California
- California
- Bradford
- New York
- West Coast
- Hollywood Hills