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Walker Art Gallery opens David Hockney: Early reflections

The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool presents David Hockney: Early reflections an exhibition on view 11 October 2013 – 16 March 2014.

Peter Getting out of Nick’s Pool, 1966. Acrylic on canvas  © David Hockney/Collection: Walker Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool
Peter Getting out of Nick’s Pool, 1966. Acrylic on canvas © David Hockney/Collection: Walker Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool

Featuring work from the Walker’s own collection, including Peter Getting out of Nick’s Pool, which won the John Moores Painting Prize in 1967, together with key pieces from the Arts Council Collection and other loans, the exhibition explores Hockney’s early influences.

With almost 40 pieces on display, dating between 1960 to 1978, the exhibition is an insight into Hockney’s prodigious talent which was evident even as a student.

Exhibition themes:

In the Mood for Love – looks at some of the major early paintings that Hockney produced at the Royal College of Art (1959-62).

Picturing Poetry – explores Hockney’s interest in poetry and looks at how he was inspired by the poems of one of his favourite writers, Constantine P Cavafy.

On Reflection – shows a selection of Hockney’s water-themed paintings. Those of swimming pools are among his most renowned.

Familiar Faces – looks at Hockney’s portraits, which include images of his friends.

More information: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk