David Hockney Bradford, England, b. 1937
He studied at Bradford School of Art, and at the Royal College of Art, London.
In 1964 he moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he made his first swimming pool paintings and began making instant (Polaroid) photographs. In 1978 he made Los Angeles his permanent residence. He taught at different universities in the USA and Europe.
His paintings are of seascapes, potted flowers, portraits of his family and friends, and large landscapes; he has made computer drawings as well. During his career, Hockney has also worked designing sets and costumes for several ballet and opera presentations; and has also been involved in film and documentaries.
He has received more than 50 awards, including the “Order of the Companion of Honour” from the Queen of England, and the “Premio Internazionale Lorenzo il Magnifico alla Carriera” at the IV Florence Biennale (2003).
His solo exhibitions highlights have been held at the Whitechapel Art Gallery, London; Palau de la Virreina, Barcelona; 1995 Venice Biennale, Italy; Royal Academy of Arts, London; L.A. County Museum of Art; Museum Ludwig, Koln; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Whitney Biennial; National Portrait Gallery, London; and Tate Britain.
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