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ALT ALT ALT ALT ALT “When I went to art school, a neighbor said, ‘Some of the people in the art school just don’t work at all. Lazy buggers.’ And I said, ‘Oh, I am going to work, don’t worry.” And I did. “I knew when I was very young that gay people hid things and I didn’t want to do that I thought: ‘Well, I’m just going to be an artist, I have to be honest.” “Love is the only serious subject.” “Drawing makes you see clearer and clearer, and clearer still.” “I draw flowers every day on my iPad and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms every morning.” “Artists, even when they’re dead, are alive in their work.” Quotes are from “ The World According to David Hockney ” Rest in peace and power, David Hockney.
In remembrance of David Hockney, who passed away at the age of 88 on June 11th, 2026, the Fine Arts Library is showcasing selected publications about his work in the Pride Month Books display in the Reading Room. Elsewhere in the Reading Room, you will also see what is featured in the video—an accordion book entitled “David Hockney: A Year in Normandie” that we have spread out for viewing. David Hockney (July 9, 1937 – June 11, 2026) was a British painter known for his vivid and stylized portraits, sunny scenes from his time spent in Los Angeles, and bold landscapes. His subjects were deeply personal—often his friends, loved ones, parents, and later, his dachshund friends Stanley and Boodgie. Hockney was openly gay. He painted his lovers and naked young men, but also imbued male desire in various other images and celebrated gay life—intimacy, love, friendships, beauty, and desires—without explicitly describing them. In his work, they were felt as a constant presence in the air, and he captured them with love. Since the beginning of 2019, Hockney made his home in Normandy, France. He had been using an iPad for a decade in his work, but during the pandemic, he focused on the surrounding countryside, creating more than 100 images on his iPad in just a few weeks. June is Pride Month, which celebrates queer life and joy. We want to celebrate the brilliant life of David Hockney and the joy his works bring. Rest in peace and power, David Hockney, and happy Pride Month. For Harvard ID holders, please visit the Fine Arts Library to browse through the display of publications for Pride Month, which are available to borrow for Harvard ID holders.
In Memoriam: David Hockney (1937–2026) 🌈 One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney was also one of the first major artists to live and work openly as a gay man. His paintings helped bring gay life, love, and relationships into the mainstream of contemporary art, and his influence can still be seen today. During Pride Month, we remember his extraordinary legacy.
Artist David Hockney dies aged 88 | BBC News 12 Jun 2026 #DavidHockney #BBCNews David Hockney has died at the age of 88, his publicist said. The British artist is one of the most influential of the modern era and was one of the leaders of the 1960s pop art movement. In 2018, one of his swimming pool paintings sold for nearly £70 million at auction – a record for a living artist. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the… Artist David Hockney dies aged 88 | BBC News
PHOTOGRAPHING A PLACE, A SITE: DAVID HOCKNEY - PHOTO COLLAGES . JOINERS - David Hockney is a British painter who also experimented with the medium of photography. In his photographic collages , which he calls “JOINTERS” , he creates composite images out of photographs, first as grids of polaroids and later in more organic, overlapping constructions. To make these collages or joiners, Hockney captured scenes from multiple vantage points and meticulously pieced them together, offering varied perspectives within a single work (a nod to the cubist collages of Pablo Picasso and George Braque). The above collages from the Zen garden at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto were taken in two distinct ways: for the top image Hockney walked along the garden (represented by his feet at the bottom - the red and black socks) and took photos as he was walking (the camera was “moving”); for the bottom image Hockney/the camera was stationary (you see his leg) and he moved the camera from left to right, up and down as he was photographing the garden……two very different impressions of the garden; one is “flattened” almost like a plan view (no perspective), the other is dramatically shaped and spatial showing the enclosure of the garden. _ik
David Hockney est l'un des artistes contemporains les plus célèbres et influents. Né le 9 juillet 1937 à Bradford, en Angleterre, il a étudié à la Bradford School of Art avant de poursuivre ses études à la Royal College of Art de Londres dans les années 1950. Connu pour son style éclectique et expérimental, Hockney explore divers médiums artistiques, y compris la peinture, le dessin, la photographie et la vidéo. Il est souvent associé au mouvement du Pop Art et est célèbre pour ses œuvres audacieuses et colorées. Parmi ses thèmes récurrents, on trouve les paysages californiens, les piscines, les portraits et les natures mortes. Il est également connu pour sa représentation novatrice de la perspective et de l'espace dans ses peintures. Hockney a expérimenté avec des techniques artistiques innovantes, notamment la peinture acrylique, le collage et l'utilisation d'applications numériques pour créer des œuvres d'art sur iPad. Au cours de sa longue carrière, il a reçu de nombreuses récompenses et distinctions, dont le prestigieux prix Praemium Imperiale en 1989 et la Légion d'honneur en 2019. Ses œuvres sont exposées dans des musées du monde entier et font partie de collections privées importantes. En ce qui concerne sa relation avec le musée de Rouen, il est important de noter que l'exposition de David Hockney au musée d'art de Rouen est une opportunité exceptionnelle de découvrir son travail de près. Cette exposition offre aux visiteurs une plongée fascinante dans l'univers artistique de Hockney, mettant en valeur ses œuvres emblématiques et son impact sur le monde de l'art contemporain. Cette intégration du musée de Rouen dans le contexte de l'exposition de David Hockney souligne l'importance de cet événement pour la scène artistique locale et régionale, offrant aux habitants et aux visiteurs une occasion unique de découvrir le travail d'un artiste de renommée internationale dans un cadre inspirant et enrichissant. #rouen #museebeauxarts #normandie #normandy #davidhockney
body > iframe { min-width: auto !important } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olga Zakharova Kaetano (@zakharova_kaetano) Vogue Paris December 1985/ January 1986, curated by #DavidHockney with 6 lithographs and several Polaroid-collages. «En couverture, tableau de David Hockney photographié par Marc Farrington.»
Exploring “David Hockney: Pieced Together” at the Science and Media Museum, Bradford The “David Hockney: Pieced Together” exhibition at the Science and Media Museum in Bradford offers the chance to see his artistic journey through a range of works, ranging from photographic collages, to video installations. This exhibition enables the viewer to see first hand Hockney’s multifaceted approach to art, in particular exploring nature subject matter, and combining traditional techniques with modern technology. The Four Seasons: Woldgate Woods A notable piece of the exhibition is the series titled “The Four Seasons: Woldgate Woods.” Displayed on multiple TV screens, these digital displays capture the transformative beauty of nature through the changing seasons, highlighting Hockney’s deep connection to East Yorkshire landscapes. My Mother, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire Another notable piece is “My Mother, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire,” in which Hockney’s mother is a central figure of the piece, in which Hockney had taken multiple photos and spliced them together in a collage, evoking a sense of energy and liveliness. This piece, alongside others, demonstrates how Hockney’s art is often connected to his own life experiences. This is something, having seen his work previously, I have taken inspiration from, combining elements of photography and the digital together. Visitors can engage with the exhibition through various multimedia installations, including video displays that offer insights into Hockney’s creative process. This interactive aspect enriches the viewing experience, allowing audiences to see not just the final artworks, but the journey behind them. Overall “David Hockney: Pieced Together” is a highly engaging and interesting exhibition, enabling the viewer the chance to see a range of works by Hockney, including his photo collages, as well as a video alongside showcasing the process he utilised to achieve them. The interactive digital installation “The Four Seasons: Woldgate Woods” is captivating for the viewer, due to the scale, and the ability to simultaneously see the different seasons play out at once. In addition to the nature subject matter, it was also useful seeing his ‘spliced-photography collages’ in person, as this is something I have previously taken inspiration from. Twitter: @ScienceMediaM Instagram: @ScienceMediaMuseum Facebook: Science and Media Museum
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