A brush with genius: Sitting for David Hockney RA

An introduction to David Hockney RA In just over two weeks, David Hockney RA: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life opens.Watch an introduction to the exhibition with David Hockney or read our blog by friend of the artist Barry Humphries (Dame Edna Everage), about his experience sitting for a portrait.  "Sometimes he gave a short grunt of satisfaction or looked up at his subject with a smile that told me it was going well." Barry Humphries Friends Preview Days are now fully booked for this exhibition. Exhibition opens to the public on 2 July. Advanced booking is required to visit this exhibition. Login here to view and book your free timed-entry slot.  Barry Humphries is an actor, comedian, producer and writer. David Hockney is an English Painter , photographer, and a very important contributor to the Pop art movement of the 1960s, considered one of the most influential painter of 20th century  . David Hockney painted Barry Humphries' portrait over  three days, between 26 and 28 March 2015. Day 1 at 11am Day 1 at 11:50am Day 1 at 1:10pm Day 3 at 12pm