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The Artist
David Hockney has worked as a painter, stage designer, printmaker and photographer. Exuberant and versatile, he is often considered one of the most popular British artists of the 20th century. Born in Bradford, England in 1937, Hockney studied at Bradford College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Recognition came quickly, and although he rejected the label of pop artist, in the early 1960s he emerged in the public eye as one of the leaders of this movement in the United Kingdom.
In 1963 Hockney emigrated to the United States, relishing Los Angeles where the hedonistic lifestyle and sun-baked atmosphere were reflected in his swimming pool paintings. In the 1970s he also designed stage sets for operas at venues such as Glyndebourne in the U.K. and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He experimented frequently with photography in the '80s, collaging multiple photographs into single compositions resembling Cubist works.
His 2001 book Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Techniques of the Old Masters suggested that as early as 1420 artists were using optical devices to assist them in their work. His interest in technology has also led him to create art by experimenting with photocopiers, fax machines and computers. David Hockney's work can be found in important public collections around the world.
For more information visit David Hockney's official website.
