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Hockney's Final Touches Grace Home City Exhibition
21 Oct
Summary
- David Hockney approved exhibition inclusions before his death.
- Gallery showcases new digital iPad drawings and 1950s sketches.
- Exhibition includes works from his Normandy home during Covid.
A poignant new exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford honors the late David Hockney, featuring works he personally approved before his death. The globally renowned artist, who passed away in June 2026 at the age of 88, was involved in updating the exhibition's narrative.
The reopened David Hockney Gallery now displays choices made by Hockney, including images of his Normandy home created with sketches and an inkjet printer. Visitors can also see new digital iPad drawing works and original sketches from his student days at Bradford School of Art in the 1950s.
Originally opened in 2017 for his 80th birthday, the gallery holds special significance for Hockney, who recalled loving visits there as a child. The exhibition, which runs until October 21, 2029, includes loaned items from the David Hockney Foundation, such as archival photos and works inspired by his studio and grounds during the Covid pandemic.
