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Paris Blooms in Pixels and Paint: Hockney’s Seven-Decade Kaleidoscope

A single exhibition in Paris is about to stretch across seven decades of David Hockney’s creative life, filling the Fondation Louis Vuitton with more than 400 works. This sweeping show traces Hockney’s journey from his earliest poolside paintings to his latest digital landscapes, revealing how the British artist has constantly reinvented his approach to color, space, and technology. Eleven galleries will pulse with everything from iconic canvases like A Bigger Splash to iPad-painted portraits and immersive video installations. Hockney’s recent years in Normandy, London, and Yorkshire take center stage, with vibrant blossoms and bold experiments in digital art. Highlights include the monumental Bigger Trees near Warter and a wall-sized timeline mapping art history through Hockney’s eyes. From traditional oils to touchscreen blooms, Hockney’s restless curiosity bridges eras and mediums—proving that even at 87, he’s still chasing new ways to see the world. #DavidHockney #ParisArt #ContemporaryArt #Culture

Paris Blooms in Pixels and Paint: Hockney’s Seven-Decade Kaleidoscope
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Sunlit Secrets and Riviera Reveries in Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime

A canvas once born from a summer romance now commands center stage at Sotheby’s London. David Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime, painted in 1968, captures the golden glow of the French Riviera—a view shaped by days spent with fellow artist Peter Schlesinger. What looks like a simple hotel scene is actually a vibrant echo of Hockney’s personal and artistic turning point, inspired by the light and color of southern France after years in California. The painting’s journey is as dramatic as its palette: it last changed hands in 2011 for just over $2 million, but now returns with an estimate topping $9 million. This work marks the beginning of Hockney’s celebrated French period, which would soon yield his record-breaking Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures). L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime isn’t just a landscape—it’s a snapshot of creative transformation, sun-soaked and storied. Sometimes, a hotel window frames not just a view, but the start of a new artistic chapter. #DavidHockney #ContemporaryArt #Sothebys #Culture

Sunlit Secrets and Riviera Reveries in Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-MaximeSunlit Secrets and Riviera Reveries in Hockney’s L’Arbois, Sainte-Maxime
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When Battersea’s Chimneys Sprout Digital Pines and Neon Rings Glow in Mayfair

London’s Battersea Power Station, once an industrial icon, now glows with a distinctly modern holiday spirit. David Hockney’s "Bigger Christmas Trees" installation transforms the building’s towering chimneys into a nightly spectacle, projecting animated trees high above the city skyline. Crafted entirely on an iPad Pro, Hockney’s digital trees blend tradition with tech, lighting up the heart of London from dusk until late evening throughout December. Hockney’s embrace of digital tools isn’t new—he’s been weaving Apple devices into his creative process since 2007, even designing for Westminster Abbey. This festive display continues his playful dialogue between art and innovation, offering a fresh take on seasonal cheer. Meanwhile, just across town, Rachel Whiteread’s luminous hoops encircle a Christmas tree outside The Connaught Hotel, radiating community spirit through minimalist neon. In London this winter, holiday traditions don’t just sparkle—they reinvent themselves in pixels and light. #LondonArt #DavidHockney #DigitalArt #Culture

When Battersea’s Chimneys Sprout Digital Pines and Neon Rings Glow in MayfairWhen Battersea’s Chimneys Sprout Digital Pines and Neon Rings Glow in Mayfair