#David Hockney

3 articles tagged with "David Hockney"

Queer Art History: Visibility, Code, and What Was Hidden in Plain Sight
Art History
17 min read

Queer Art History: Visibility, Code, and What Was Hidden in Plain Sight

David Hockney painted "We Two Boys Together Clinging" in 1961, when homosexuality was illegal in the UK. Robert Mapplethorpe's 1989 retrospective was cancelled by the Corcoran Gallery. "Don't name it, just look at it." A history of queer art, visibility, and code.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Why It Is the Ideal Starting Medium
Art Techniques
12 min read

Acrylic Painting for Beginners: Why It Is the Ideal Starting Medium

Discover why acrylic paint is the best medium for beginner artists. Learn essential techniques, materials, and tips from artists like David Hockney and Mark Rothko who built careers on this versatile medium.

David Hockney: Artist Spotlight
Artist Spotlight
10 min read

David Hockney: Artist Spotlight

David Hockney at 88 is still one of the most original painters alive. From Bradford to LA pools to iPad paintings in Normandy, here is his story.

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