Acclaimed as our greatest living artist, David Hockney is keen to share his opinions on the worldwide health crisis. The 82-year-old painter is convinced that smoking helps protect against coronavirus. And he’s written a letter to the Daily Mail to argue his case. Hockney suggests ‘smokers have developed an immune system to this virus’. He … Read more
David Hockney has unveiled vibrant artwork created on his iPad during isolation at his Normandy home, capturing the turn of the season in all its glory as he tries to offer people ‘a respite from the news’. The 82-year-old painter, often dubbed Britain’s greatest living artist, plans to spend every spring day painting in the garden with … Read more
Lewis Hamilton reignites planning war with neighbour David Hockney by proposing extension on £18m mansion ‘that will block out light at the artist’s studio’ next door Formula One champion has allegedly never set foot in the west London property Submitted proposals for extension and a terrace at the mansion in January Hockney and other artists … Read more
David Hockney unveils new painting to lift the nation’s gloom amid coronavirus crisis David Hockney’s painting features bright yellow daffodils in front of a grey mass The 82-year-old artist is currently in lockdown in Normandy, northern France He moved to Normandy after buying a house in the French region in 2018 Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more
Hockney hotspots: Exploring the glorious Yorkshire Wolds in search of the sights that inspired our greatest living artist An exhibition devoted to David Hockney’s drawings opens this week Some of his best-loved works were inspired by the little-known Yorkshire Wolds An online interactive map has been launched to help find his favourite spots By Simon … Read more