David Hockney (born 1937 in Bradford) is one of the most influential and
technically versatile artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. This new
publication gathers some of his most defining work from the 1950s to the
present, including major works in the Tate collection. From early
graphic cycles, iconic pool paintings through to his plein air
landscapes, iPad drawings, and multimedia installations, the volume
documents central themes and genres in Hockney's oeuvre, as well as his
constant experimentation. Original essays by renowned critics and
commentators illuminate the artist's search for new forms of expression,
the topographical and biographical reference points of his work, the
technical innovation of his painting and printmaking, as well as his
approach to new media.