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 is prolific and works 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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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
David Hockney - Water Lilies in the Pond with Pots of Flowers Ashtray
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Water Lilies in the Pond with Pots of Flowers Ashtray by David Hockney Fine Bone China edition of 250 numbered on the base. released by Salts Mill and comes in original packaging D...
Ceramic
David Hockney - Tulips, from Culture Carriers Stamp out Art (Hand Signed) Framed
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
Scarce limited edition from the famous 1971 British postal workers strike - historic Lithograph mounted on franked envelope of wove paper (HAND SIGNED) The Post Office Worker's Strik...
Paper, Lithograph
$15,000
David Hockney - monograph (Hand signed and inscribed with French flag drawing)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Hockney Paints the Stage (Hand signed and inscribed with doodle of French flag and embellishments), 1983 Softback monograph (hand signed and inscribed in marker, with e...
Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
$1,500
David Hockney, Rake's Progress Bedlam Opera Cufflinks (new in original gift box)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
David Hockney Rake's Progress Bedlam Cufflinks, 2020 Hand painted using special enamel paints and finished with 18ct gold plate for a luxury finish in bespoke box 1 in diameter Original David Hockney designs from the 1975 production of opera The Rake's Progress. Makes a superb gift! Inspired by an original recording conducted by Igor Stravinsky and William Hogarth's series of eight paintings and engravings of the same name, Hockney began designing the set and costumes production of The Rake's Progress. Through his designs and the use of his now iconic cross-hatched etchings, he wanted to create a 20th century response to the opera and to Hogarth's 18th century idea. These cufflinks are based upon those Hockney etchings...
Gold, Enamel
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster (Set of 3)
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 original posters from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm each David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential...
Lithograph, Offset
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 original posters from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm each David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influentia...
Lithograph, Offset
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Original poster from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential 20th century B...
Lithograph, Offset
25 Exhibition Louis Vuitton Foundation Poster
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 original posters from the 2025 exhibition at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris 2025 Offset lithograph 70 x 50 cm each David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influentia...
Lithograph, Offset
$1,000
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1 in
Daniel Arsham Pokemon Pikachu Sculpture Crystallized Rare Contemporary Urban Art
By Daniel Arsham
Located in Draper, UT
Never opened at all and still sealed in Original Packaging. An absolutely iconic piece from Daniel Arsham and a must have for any Pokemon Fan! Daniel Arsham Pokemon Perrotin Pika...
Ceramic, Plaster
$260Sale Price|35% Off
H 8.5 in W 5.75 in
Basquiat Robert Miller Gallery 1994 (vintage Basquiat announcement)
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Basquiat Works in Black & White: Basquiat at Robert Miller Gallery, 1994: Rare vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat announcement card published in ...
Offset, Lithograph
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
$1,000
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Julian Opie Birds Limited Edition Fine Bone China Plate Pop Art Ed of 250 Signed
By Julian Opie
Located in Draper, UT
Medium Print Condition Plate is in perfect condition and has only been opened to take pictures. Signature Signed in plate, Signed in plate, Printed signature and edition details on Verso of the plate. Printed Signature on Custom Artist Box. Certificate of authenticity Included (issued by authorized authenticating body) Frame Not included Series Coalition For the Homeless...
Porcelain
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
$3,600
H 32 in W 10 in D 4 in
“Sylva” Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Trio
By Element Clay Studio
Located in Savannah, GA
“Sylva” is a contemporary porcelain wall sculpture installation by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio, a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramic works...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$4,250
H 17 in W 28 in D 3 in
Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Installation “Bloom”
By Element Clay Studio
Located in Savannah, GA
“Bloom” is a contemporary porcelain wall sculpture installation by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio, a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramic works...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Hermes Girl
By Seek One
Located in New York, NY
Mixed Media on wood panel with epoxy resin finish. About the Artist: Seek One is an up and coming talent, showing at galleries worldwide with comparisons to Warhol. The medium is ...
Mixed Media
$4,500
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in
Tracey Emin - Fighting for Love - Offset lithograph mimeograph, Signed/N, Framed
By Tracey Emin
Located in New York, NY
Offset lithograph mimeograph on green apple paper Pencil signed and numbered 9/300 Provenance: Opus Art Limited This work has been elegantly floated and framed in a wood frame under ...
Digital, Lithograph, Offset
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 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
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
DAVID HOCKNEY: A Bigger Book.
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
498 pages, illustrated in color, with 13 fold-outs. Folio, boards. Cologne, Taschen, 2016. Accompanied by a stand designed by Marc Newson. Limited edition of 9,000 copies, signed b...
Paper
DAVID HOCKNEY: A Bigger Book.
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
498 pages, illustrated in color, with 13 fold-outs. Folio, boards. Cologne, Taschen, 2016. Accompanied by a stand designed by Marc Newson. Limited edition of 9,000 copies, signed b...
Paper