The art of David Hockney is always engaging in its pleasant ambiguities: his prints, drawings and paintings are warm but somehow aloof; filled with light yet often dark and brooding in subject; simple, frank and mundane, but also ethereal and complex. The artist’s stature in the contemporary art world is such that, in a 2011 survey of one thousand British painters and sculptors, he was named the most influential British artist of all time.
Hockney grew up in Bradford, in the northern English county of Yorkshire, studying at the Bradford School of Art from 1953 to ’57, and at the Royal College of Art in London from 1959 to 1962. Though he was educated in art at a time when abstraction dominated the field, Hockney stuck resolutely to figurative painting and drawing.
Hockney's early paintings suggest a search for a style, veering from Expressionism to a grotesquerie suggestive of James Ensor. But Hockney found himself almost the moment he arrived in Los Angeles, in 1963. The move from the gray and rainy Britain to a world of bright sunshine and sparkling water brought Hockney a sense of freedom and an artistic epiphany. He would spend most of the next five years in L.A., painting luminous pictures, such as A Bigger Splash (1967), of things that made him happy: swimming pools, manicured lawns, palm trees, stucco buildings and luxuries like shower stalls. Hockney also painted people, almost always his friends. His California portraits such as Beverly Hills Housewife (1966) are considered to be his finest work. They are at once grandly scaled, intimate and poetic.
In the 1970s, Hockney moved back to Britain and spent much of his time on photography and printmaking. He returned to painting in the 1980s, and to subjects like still lifes, seascapes and portraits. Hockney has always been fascinated by the use of technology in art — he’s credited with inventing the technique of joining Polaroid photos in a collage to form a panoramic picture — and has been using the Brush app to paint on an iPad. Because he was prolific and worked in a wide range of mediums, Hockney’s art is available at many price points. His consistently striking and provocative work should have a place in any comprehensive collection of contemporary art.
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Remember That You Cannot Look at The Sun or Death For Very Long
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Lithographic poster with a yellow silk screen overlay on 170gsm paper. Released by CIRCA in 2021. Limited edition of 3,000 prints. 89.4 x 25.4 cm. The print comes with a stamped dat...
Paper, Lithograph
The Dog Show
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Measures 71.5 x 49.5 cm. Never framed. An original exhibition poster from the 1990s that features Hockney's artwork of his beloved Stanley and Boodge. David Hockney (born 1937) is...
Paper, Lithograph
Hand Signed Venice Art Walk
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Offset lithographic poster in colours on wove paper 50.8 x 99.1 cm 2007 Hand signed in black ink by Hockney Framed David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th cen...
Paper, Lithograph
60 Years Of Work Tate Britain
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
2017 Exhibition poster 59 x 42 cm David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th century British artists. He has explored a diverse range of techniques over the years...
Digital
Tulips, from Culture Carriers Stamp out Art (Hand Signed) Framed
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
From the famous 1971 British postal workers strike - historic Lithograph mounted on franked envelope of wove paper The Post Office Worker's Strike Commemoration Stamps Limited Editi...
Paper, Lithograph
Tick It, Tock It, Turn It True (from The Blue Guitar)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Color etching and aquatint on Inveresk mould-made paper, 1976-1977. Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Inscribed "BAT" in pencil, lower left. The "bon à tirer" proof, as...
Etching, Aquatint
Barbican Centre for the Arts Exhibition Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Original exhibition poster produced when Hockney exhibited his work at the Barbican Centre in London. Features part of Hockney's Cubistic Bar artwork, a period where he explored Cubi...
Paper, Lithograph
Special First Edition Hockney's Alphabet
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
A rare, first edition, first impression, signed limited edition book containing twenty-six colour offset lithographs by David Hockney on individual pages, with title-page, text and j...
Digital
The Arrival of Spring, Normandy Royal Academy Exhibition Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
The Arrival of Spring, Normandy No.340 exhibition poster. Published by the Royal Academy, London. 2020. 76.2 x 50.8 cm. During the pandemic, Hockney created 116 artworks that capture...
Paper, Lithograph
The Arrival of Spring Royal Academy Exhibition Posters Full Set
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Full set of four The Arrival of Spring, Normandy exhibition posters. Published by the Royal Academy, London. 2020. Each 76.2 x 50.8 cm. During the pandemic, Hockney created 116 artwo...
Paper, Lithograph
Composition Red and Blue
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
2005 Offset lithograph holiday card in colours on wove paper with the accompanying blue paper folio 10.7 x 28 cm An unsigned, unnumbered work from the edition of unknown size Publish...
Offset
The Smell of Us (Limited edition softcover book)
By Larry Clark
Located in New York, NY
Larry Clark The Smell of Us, 2015 Limited Edition softcover book printed on heavy paper stock in oblong binding (Edition: 250) 5 1/2 × 8 inches This first edition book by Larry Clark...
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
1980's Basquiat Keith Haring announcements (set of 2)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring at Tony Shafrazi Gallery 1987: Set of two individual 1980’s exhibition announcements published during both artist’s lifetime. Looks very cool fr...
Offset, Paper, Lithograph
Andy Warhol The Souper Dress (Andy Warhol Campbells)
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol The Souper Dress c. 1965-1967: Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, this dress was sold by the Campbell’s Soup Company in the late 19...
Lithograph, Paper, Screen
$525
H 11.5 in W 10 in
Basquiat Picasso Exhibition Catalog 1983 (Expressive Painting After Picasso)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rare early 1980s exhibition catalogue published on the occasion of: “Expressive Painting After Picasso”- a group featuring works by: Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francis Baco...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$325
H 8.5 in W 12 in
Basquiat Enrico Navarra Gallery 2000 (vintage Basquiat announcement)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Enrico Navarra Gallery Paris 2000: Rare vintage Basquiat announcement published on the occasion of: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gallery Enrico Navarra Paris during the...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$1,500
H 42 in W 69 in D 0.5 in
Tracey Emin - Kiss Me Towel/Wall Hanging Lt. Ed. hand numbered Official COA New!
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Tracey Emin Kiss Me Kiss Me Towel, 2014 with Official plate signed COA Brand new: unframed and comes folded (framed images for inspiration only) Limited Edition silkscreen on oversiz...
Cotton, Paper, Mixed Media, Screen
$2,800
H 70 in W 60 in D 0.3 in
Kehinde Wiley - Andries Stilte Lt. Ed oversized Towel Wall Hanging 70" x 60"
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley Andries Stilte oversized beach towel, 2008 Silkscreen on 100% Cotton Large Beach Towel or hanging tapestry 70 × 60 inches Edition of 2000 In original packaging with ta...
Cotton, Mixed Media, Screen
$575
H 8.5 in W 12 in
Basquiat Enrico Navarra Gallery 1999/2000 (vintage Basquiat announcements)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Enrico Navarra Gallery Paris 1999-2000: A set of 2 rare vintage Basquiat announcement cards published on the occasion(s) of: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gallery Enri...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Andy Warhol Fiorucci 1986 Press Release
By Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol "America" Fiorucci Press Release 1986: Original press release for a 1986 Andy Warhol Valentine's Day book signing, at the legendary New York cultural institution: Fiorucci. A one day event in which Warhol signed his "America" book for 350 lucky fans. In conjunction with this Warhol America event, Fiorucci sold Warhol inspired T-shirts, accessories and photos. A rare & much desirable piece of Andy Warhol ephemera produced just one year before the artist's death in February of 1987. Typed letter; 1986. 8.5 x 11 inches. Fold-lines as issued for mailing. Minor wear commensurate with age & medium; in otherwise very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. RARE. More on Fiorucci: 'The New York City Fiorucci store is the stuff of cultural legend. Located in East Midtown and attracting everyone from Gloria Vanderbilt to Madonna, it was as much a place to experience culture and art during the height of the mid 70s and early 80s as it was a store – with everyone from Keith Haring to Andy Warhol hosting events at the location. Intrinsically linked to the glamorous days of disco, the brand was even name checked in Sister Sledge's “He’s The Greatest Dancer” alongside Gucci and Halston. Marc Jacobs skipped summer school to hang out there, Cher would often wonder in, Maripol designed the space. They had an advert featuring Divine. It was unquestionably cool. As much as they became a staple of New York culture, Fiorucci’s origins were in Italy – where Elio Fiorucci, the son of a shoe shop owner, began designing wellies in primary colors before officially founding the brand in 1967. The Fiorucci store made its way to New York in 1976 (a London store opened one year prior) and soon earned a reputation for a party-like atmosphere alongside daring fashion mixed with beauty products, vintage clothing, music and home décor. Here, following the sad news...
Paper, Lithograph
Rare 1980s Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1980s Keith Haring Record Art: David BOWIE "Without You" A Rare Highly Sought After Vinyl Art Cover featuring original cover artwork by Keith Haring. Year: 1983. Medium: Off-Set Li...
Lithograph, Offset
$325
H 12.25 in W 9.25 in
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Notebooks 1993 (catalogue)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Notebooks 1993 (catalogue): A comprehensive pictorial overview of the history of Basquiat's notebooks. The early 1990's first edition featuring an introducti...
Paper, Lithograph
$1,800
H 48 in W 72 in
Marilyn Minter: Merry Merry: Limited Edition Large Christmas Stickers Rare Art
By Marilyn Minter
Located in New York, NY
Marilyn Minter Merry Merry: Limited Edition Large Christmas Stickers, 2007 One oversized sheet of die-cut vinyl stickers which rolls up and ships in a tube with original tube from ar...
Plaster, Screen
North Yorkshire By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
North Yorkshire By David Hockney 1997 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 19.75 x 24.25 inches ( 50 x 62 cm ) Image Size: 19.75 x 24.25 inches ( 50 x 62 cm ) Edition Size: Un...
Lithograph, Offset
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H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.19 in
David Hockney - Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills - Ceramic Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 2024 Ceramic ashtray 16.8 x 11.8 x 3 cm (6.61 x 4.64 x 1.18 in) Edition of 250 Ashtray released for David Hockney x Light Room exhib...
Ceramic
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H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.19 in
David Hockney - Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills - Ceramic Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 2024 Ceramic ashtray 16.8 x 11.8 x 3 cm (6.61 x 4.64 x 1.18 in) Edition of 250 Ashtray released for David Hockney x Light Room exhib...
Ceramic
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H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.19 in
David Hockney - Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills - Ceramic Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 2024 Ceramic ashtray 16.8 x 11.8 x 3 cm (6.61 x 4.64 x 1.18 in) Edition of 250 Ashtray released for David Hockney x Light Room exhib...
Ceramic
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H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.19 in
David Hockney - Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills - Ceramic Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney, Hockney's Pool, Hollywood Hills, 2024 Ceramic ashtray 16.8 x 11.8 x 3 cm (6.61 x 4.64 x 1.18 in) Edition of 250 Ashtray released for David Hockney x Light Room exhib...
Ceramic
A Year in Normandie Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney A Year in Normandie Ashtray by David Hockney, 2022 Ceramic Ash Tray 7 9/10 × 6 3/10 in (20 × 16 cm) Edition of 170
Ceramic
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H 28 in W 20.75 in D 3.5 in
A Bigger Book /// David Hockney Huge Art Book with Stand Contemporary British
By David Hockney
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: David Hockney (English, 1937-) Title/Portfolio: "A Bigger Book" *Signed by Hockney in black ink on the title page Year: 2016 Medium: The Book and Bookstand Set (Collector's E...
Metal, Steel
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H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
Hand made Fine Bone China Trinket Box for The Rake's Progress Drop Curtain
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Hand made Fine Bone China Jewelry/Trinket Box for The Rake's Progress Drop Curtain, 2019 Fine bone china finished with platinum gilding in presentation gift box David H...
Porcelain
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H 7.88 in W 6.3 in
Water Lillies In The Pond With Pots Of Flowers By David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Water Lillies In The Pond With Pots Of Flowers By David Hockney David Hockney, a prominent British artist, is celebrated for his versatile and innovative contributions to 20th-cent...
Ceramic
A Year in Normandie Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in Manchester, GB
David Hockney A Year in Normandie Ashtray by David Hockney (Numbered, Limited Edition of 170), 2022 Ceramic Ash Tray 7 9/10 × 6 3/10 in 20 × 16 cm Edition of 170
Ceramic
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H 28.25 in W 20 in
David Hockney: A Bigger Book-28.25" x 20"-Book-2016-Pop Art-Multicolor
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The book’s sumptuous portfolio is supplemented by an illustrated chronology of more than 600 pages, contextualizing Hockney’s art with drawings, graphic work, portrait photos, and te...
Paper
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H 28.25 in W 20 in
David Hockney: A Bigger Book-28.25" x 20"-Book-2016-Pop Art-Multicolor
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The book’s sumptuous portfolio is supplemented by an illustrated chronology of more than 600 pages, contextualizing Hockney’s art with drawings, graphic work, portrait photos, and te...
Paper