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David Hockney's Largest Retrospective Opens at Paris' Fondation Louis Vuitton

The exhibition, spanning seven decades and over 400 works, highlights Hockney's creative evolution, including his recent digital innovations, curated with his personal involvement despite health challenges.

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Visitors look at the painting "Bigger Trees Near Warter Or/Ou Peinture Sur Le Motif Pour Le Nouvel Age Post-Photographique, 2007" by British painter David Hockney during a press visit ahead of the opening of the exhibition "David Hockney 25" at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
A visitor looks at the painting "25th June 2022, Looking at the Flowers (Framed)" by British painter David Hockney during a press visit ahead of the opening of the exhibition "David Hockney 25" at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
A visitor looks at the painting "Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Monica, 1960" by British painter David Hockney during a press visit ahead of the opening of the exhibition "David Hockney 25" at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Overview

  • The 'David Hockney 25' exhibition, now open at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, features over 400 works spanning the artist's seven-decade career.
  • The retrospective focuses on Hockney's last 25 years, showcasing his pioneering use of digital media, including iPad paintings and video installations.
  • Iconic pieces such as 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' are displayed alongside recent works, including self-portraits and landscapes inspired by his time in Normandy.
  • Hockney, 87, played an active role in curating the exhibition, overseeing details like wall colors and exhibit texts despite ongoing health challenges.
  • The Frank Gehry-designed venue adds architectural significance to the exhibition, which runs until September 1, 2025, and has drawn critical acclaim for its scale and depth.