30th Mar, 2022 16:00

Urban and Contemporary Art

Lot 21

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David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Remember That You Cannot Look At The Sun Or Death For Very Long', 2021

Sold for £325

inc.premium

Condition Report

In Very Good Condition
No knocks, tears, or creases to the sheet
This work has been stored flat and never been framed
In Very Good Condition

David Hockney (British 1937-), 'Remember That You Cannot Look At The Sun Or Death For Very Long', 2021, lithographic poster with a yellow silkscreen overlay on 170gsm paper, sheet: 25.4 x 89.4cm

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Auction: Urban and Contemporary Art, 30th Mar, 2022

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David Hockney

David Hockney, a trailblazer of the 1960s British art movement, stands as one of the most esteemed and prolific artists of both the 20th and 21st centuries. His remarkable versatility is evident in his diverse body of work, which includes acrylic paintings, photo collages, elaborate opera set designs, and digital creations made on iPads. Hockney initially garnered attention for his semi-abstract representations of homosexual love. In 1964, he relocated to California, where he depicted his new surroundings through vibrant, pastel-toned imagery of liberated queer men, set against idyllic backdrops featuring swimming pools, palm trees, and charming homes. His works have been showcased at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, among numerous other esteemed institutions. In the secondary art market, his pieces have achieved sales exceeding $90 million.