DAVID HOCKNEY

YAYOI KUSAMA

David Hockney is one of the most celebrated and popular British artists of the 20th century. He is also one of the most influential - his work has inspired artists including Chuck Close, Cecily Brown, and film director Martin Scorsese, and he has been a key factor in the revival of figurative painting. Born in 1937, the worldrenowned pop artist continues to create and exhibit art to this day, as well as advocating for funding for the arts. New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch and actor Steve Martin are among those who have chosen to invest in David Hockney art as part of their extensive collection. Like other pop artists, Hockney approached figurative painting in a style that referenced the visual language of advertising. However, he was unique in his obsession with Cubism, combining several scenes to create a composite view, and choosing tricky spaces like split-level Californian homes which offered already-challenging depth perception. In these acrylic canvases, Hockney developed the style for which he is best known. Flat planes lay side by side, confusing any sense of distance, and shadows appear to be erased.

DAVID HOCKNEY

SUN, FROM THE WEATHER SERIES, 1973

Lithograph and Screenprint in Colours on Arjomari Paper 95 x 78 cm