David Hockney Paints British Vogue August Cover
The August 2020 issue of British Vogue features 14 unique covers, including David Hockney's piece "Wheat Field Near Fridaythorpe" from 2006, depicting a vibrant spring scene in East Yorkshire, England. Titled "Reset," this initiative by editor-in-chief Edward Enninful aims to encourage readers to reconnect with the natural world. Other contributing artists include Nadine Ijewere, Tim Walker, Nick Knight, and several others. The original cover prints will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to COVID-19 charities. Hockney, who is currently living in Normandy, has produced 120 iPad artworks of his garden and has voiced his thoughts on photography, calling it "useless" for capturing fleeting moments like a full moon.
Key facts
- David Hockney's 'Wheat Field Near Fridaythorpe' appears on one of 14 British Vogue August 2020 covers.
- The oil painting was created in 2006 and depicts East Yorkshire.
- Editor-in-chief Edward Enninful commissioned the covers under the theme 'Reset'.
- 14 British artists created covers: Hockney, Nadine Ijewere, Tim Walker, Nick Knight, Lubaina Himid, Mert Alas, David Sims, Marcus Piggott, Jamie Hawkesworth, Juergen Teller, Alasdair McLellan, Martin Parr, David Bailey, Craig McDean.
- Original cover prints will be auctioned to benefit COVID-19 charities.
- Hockney is currently in Normandy and has made 120 iPad paintings of his garden.
- Hockney described capturing a full moon on his iPad, criticizing photography.
Entities
Artists
- David Hockney
- Nadine Ijewere
- Tim Walker
- Nick Knight
- Lubaina Himid
- Mert Alas
- David Sims
- Marcus Piggott
- Jamie Hawkesworth
- Juergen Teller
- Alasdair McLellan
- Martin Parr
- David Bailey
- Craig McDean
Institutions
- British Vogue
- Artribune
Locations
- Bradford
- East Yorkshire
- England
- Normandy
- France