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David Hockney's Landscape Figures at Centre Pompidou

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Centre Pompidou in Paris presents 'David Hockney: figures du paysage,' an exhibition exploring the artist's treatment of space and landscape. Running from January 27 to April 26, 1999, the show is framed as an antidote to contemporary nihilism, inviting viewers to distinguish between figuration and figural art. Hockney, a British painter known for his vibrant depictions of swimming pools, portraits, and landscapes, here focuses on the relationship between figures and their environments. The exhibition is a must-see for its timely meditation on representation.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'David Hockney: figures du paysage'
  • Held at Centre Pompidou in Paris
  • Dates: January 27 to April 26, 1999
  • Focus on space and landscape in Hockney's work
  • Described as a remedy against nihilism
  • Explores distinction between figuration and figural art

Entities

Artists

  • David Hockney

Institutions

  • Centre Pompidou

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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