• Artistic depiction of a tree with lemons and 'David Hockney' text on a blue sky background.
  • Painting of a garden path with 'David Hockney' and 'Fondation Louis Vuitton' text on a white background
  • Table of contents page with text on a white background
  • Book cover with text 'David Hockney Less is Known Than People Think' and images of artwork on an orange background.
  • Book cover with 'Hockney Paints the Opera' and author's name on an orange background
  • Two framed artworks of suburban scenes with houses and pools.
  • Collage of four landscape paintings featuring roads and greenery.
  • Artistic portraits of people in colorful chairs against a blue background
  • Repetition of a still life scene with flowers in a vase on a checkered tablecloth, framed in gold against a blue background.
  • Illustrations of trees in various settings with a house and animals.
  • Two panels of artwork: one with people playing cards and another with a road scene with signs and animals.
  • Colorful abstract artwork with red trees, blue sky, and black figures.
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David Hockney

David Hockney

Chrysler Museum of Art

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Published alongside the Fondation Louis Vuitton's major 2025 exhibition in Paris, this comprehensive volume explores the life and artistic achievements of one of Britain’s most influential and beloved artists, David Hockney. Authored by leading curators, art historians, and critics such as Sir Norman Rosenthal, Sir Simon Schama, and Fiona Maddocks, this authoritative collection features carefully selected archival photos and striking artworks. Presented in a luxurious large-format edition, it offers a visually rich and insightful overview of Hockney’s extraordinary career and legacy.

Beginning with an introduction that outlines Hockney’s life and artistic journey, the book delves into key phases and defining themes throughout his diverse career. It traces his development from early years in Bradford and London, through his California period, to his later life in Bridlington, Yorkshire, and Normandy. Organized thematically, several chapters examine his focus on various subjects and mediums, including still lifes, portraits, beloved landscapes, and remarkable opera set designs. The concluding chapter highlights Hockney’s embrace of new technologies, especially the iPad, showcasing the persistent innovation, curiosity, and creativity that have shaped his oeuvre over many decades.

Produced with the active collaboration of David Hockney and his studio, this expansive landscape-format volume, featuring several gatefolds, allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the artworks. It stands as the most comprehensive publication on Hockney’s entire career and will resonate deeply with his global audience of admirers.

  • Published in association with the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris

Product Details
  • Product Type: Exhibition Catalog, Hardcover
  • 324 pages, with 484 illustrations
  • Published in 2025
  • Shipping Dimensions: 10.6 × 12.3 × 1.3 inches  (26.9 × 31.2 × 3.3 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 5.19 lb (83.0 oz; 2352 g)
  • SKU: SKU010014783
  • ISBN: 9780500029527

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David Hockney

About the Artist

David Hockney

David Hockney (born 1937) is a British painter, photographer, and printmaker who helped pioneer the 1960s pop art movement. His bold, colorful, and innovative work has captivated audiences for over 60 years. Hockney is known for his iconic California swimming pools, Yorkshire landscapes, and portraits of loved ones, often in pairs. His work bridges the gap between traditional and modern art movements, incorporating elements of Cubism.

Sir Norman Rosenthal

About the Author

Norman Rosenthal

Sir Norman Rosenthal is an independent curator and art historian. He was exhibitions secretary at the Royal Academy, London, from 1977 to 2008.