Two David Hockney Exhibitions to Open in Australia Following Artist's Death
Later this year, Australia will host two significant exhibitions honoring the late British artist David Hockney, who passed away at the age of 88. From September 5 to February, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra will showcase 'David Hockney: Portraits in Print,' featuring over 60 pieces spanning three decades. Meanwhile, Carriageworks in Sydney will present 'David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)' from October 22 to January. This immersive exhibition, narrated by Hockney and produced by Lightroom London, has previously drawn 650,000 visitors in cities like London, Manchester, Shanghai, and Seoul. Hockney, known for his six-decade career, had a particular fondness for Australia, as noted by Slaney.
Key facts
- David Hockney died in June at age 88.
- National Gallery of Australia in Canberra will host 'David Hockney: Portraits in Print' from September to February.
- The NGA exhibition features over 60 works spanning 30 years.
- Carriageworks in Sydney will host 'David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)' from October to January.
- The immersive show was created by Lightroom London with Hockney's narration.
- The show has been staged in London, Manchester, Shanghai, and Seoul, with 650,000 visitors.
- Richard Slaney, CEO of Lightroom, pitched the show to Hockney in 2019.
- Hockney's famous works include 'A Bigger Splash' and 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures)'.
Entities
Artists
- David Hockney
Institutions
- National Gallery of Australia
- Carriageworks
- Lightroom London
Locations
- Canberra
- Australia
- Sydney
- London
- Manchester
- Shanghai
- Seoul