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Sir Norman Rosenthal is an independent curator and art historian. He was exhibitions secretary at the Royal Academy, London, from 1977 to 2008.
Published in association with the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, to coincide with their major 2025 David Hockney exhibition, this vivid, expertly-written book charts the life and work of one of Britain’s most popular and significant artists. Following an introductory overview, a series of chapters explore the important moments and signature styles and preoccupations of the artist’s varied career, ranging from still lifes and portraits to his much-loved landscapes and stunning designs for opera. A final chapter explores Hockney’s engagement with new technology, particularly the iPad, demonstrating the endless inventiveness, curiosity, and creativity that have characterized Hockney’s work over the decades. The large-scale landscape format, with a selection of enchanting gatefolds, enables the reader to revel in the art.
Published in association with the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, to coincide with their major 2025 David Hockney exhibition, this vivid, expertly-written book charts the life and work of one of Britain’s most popular and significant artists. Following an introductory overview, a series of chapters explore the important moments and signature styles and preoccupations of the artist’s varied career, ranging from still lifes and portraits to his much-loved landscapes and stunning designs for opera. A final chapter explores Hockney’s engagement with new technology, particularly the iPad, demonstrating the endless inventiveness, curiosity, and creativity that have characterized Hockney’s work over the decades. The large-scale landscape format, with a selection of enchanting gatefolds, enables the reader to revel in the art.
Sir Norman Rosenthal is an independent curator and art historian. He was exhibitions secretary at the Royal Academy, London, from 1977 to 2008.