David Hockney
- Born:
- 9 July 1937, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Painter, Draughtsman, Printmaker, Stage Designer, Photographer
Early Life and Education
- Educated at Bradford Grammar School.
- Studied at Bradford School of Art (1953–1957).
- Attended the Royal College of Art, London (1959–1962), where he met R. B. Kitaj.
Career and Major Achievements
- Associated with the Pop Art movement in the 1960s.
- Moved to Los Angeles in 1964, a period reflected in his work.
- Experimented with photography, creating photo collages (joiners).
- Designed stage sets for operas including The Rake's Progress and Tristan und Isolde.
- Elected a Royal Academician in 1991.
Notable Works
- A Bigger Splash (1967)
- Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972)
- Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy (1970-1971)
- His series of photo collages ("joiners")
Legacy and Impact
David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. This 'hockney artist biography' highlights his significant contributions to painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design, his innovative use of media, and his lasting impact on contemporary art.
Exhibitions
| Year | Exhibition | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Retrospective Exhibition | Whitechapel Gallery, London |
| 1988 | A Retrospective | Los Angeles County Museum of Art |
| 2017 | David Hockney | Tate Britain, London; Centre Pompidou, Paris; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |