Hockney at the MET. Need we say more?
For nearly 60 years, David Hockney (British, born 1937) has pursued a singular career with a love for painting and its intrinsic challenges. This major retrospective is the exhibition’s only North American venue, so don’t miss it unless you plan to travel abroad. In it, the artist is honored in his 80th year by presenting his most iconic works and key moments of his career from 1960-current day.
Working in an impressive range of media, thoroughly seasoned by his wit and intelligence, Hockney has taken a deep dive in capturing the perceived world of movement, space, and time … yet in two dimensions. The exhibition offers a superb overview of Hockney’s achievements across his chosen media, including painting, drawing, photography, and video. Go marvel at early experiments with modernist abstraction and mid-career experiments with illusion and realism … and take in the jewel-toned landscapes of his most recent work to partake in his exploration of the nature of perception and representation.
The last day to see this exhibit is February 25th!
