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.
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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 overthree days, between 26 and 28 March 2015.![]()
Day 1 at 11am
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Day 1 at 11:50am
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Day 1 at 1:10pm
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Day 3 at 12pm
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A brush with genius: Sitting for David Hockney RA
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