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The story of David Hockney, one of the most widely acclaimed of all living artists, is one of passion: passion for seeing, passion for telling, passion for images.

With 325 illustrations, accompanied by extensive quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the passionate thinking behind the work, Hockney's Pictures is destined to become a classic. All his pictures - sometimes tender, as when he draws close friends and family; sometimes playful, as in his paintings of lazy, carefree days at the pool; sometimes awe-inspirin, as with his monumental images of the Grand Canyon - convey what it means to be in the world, to see it, to move in it, to love it. Its huge international success confirms Hockney's position as the world's most popular living artist.Its huge international success confirms and reinforces Hockney’s position as the world’s most popular living artist.

All of his pictures-sometimes tender, as when he draws close friends and family; sometimes playful, as in his paintings of lazy, carefree days at the pool; sometimes awe-inspiring, as with his monumental images of the Grand Canyon-convey what it means to be in the world, to see it, to move in it, to love it. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. His pieces are in the permanent collections of major museums internationally, and his book Secret Knowledge was one of the bestselling art books of 2001. This much acclaimed book, newly available in paperback, is the definitive retrospective of the most popular serious artist in the world today. A stunning, lively volume charting almost fifty years of an extraordinary artist’s creativity across a range of media, Hockney’s Pictures is the definitive retrospective of one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century.In a 2011 poll of more than 1,000 British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time. The works, including many that are new and never published, have been selected and organized by David Hockney himself, and track his lifelong experiments in ways of looking and depicting. David Hockney is Britain's most celebrated living artist and one of the most popular artists working today. Showing the evolution and diversity of Hockney's prolific paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints and photography, this title features quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the thinking behind his work. Hockney’s Pictures shows the evolution and diversity of Hockney’s paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints, and photography.

The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the Heartstopper series. This book was the first definitive "retrospective" to show the evolution and diversity of Hockney's prolific paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints and photography.With over 300 illustrations, accompanied by quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the passionate thinking behind the work, Hockney’s Pictures is destined to become a classic. The works were selected by Hockney himself and track his lifelong experiments in ways of looking and depicting. Inspiring creativity, we’re proud to support art and design education in all corners of the globe through events, sponsorship, and competitions.

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