The David Hockney 25 exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton showcases an extensive collection of Hockney's artworks, including pieces from major institutions globally. The exhibition spans Hockney's career, beginning with an 18-year-old's portrait of his father. This is described as the largest Hockney exhibition to date, filling the museum designed by his friend Frank Gehry. Visitors can expect to see famous works from the artist's career, including his iconic 1970s Los Angeles swimming pools and significant personal portraits.
In just the first room of the Fondation Louis Vuitton's David Hockney blockbuster, there are pictures being lent by institutions from all over the world, including ones in London, Oslo, Düsseldorf, Milan, Dallas and Melbourne.
The exhibition is called David Hockney 25, and it advertises itself as focusing on the past quarter century of the British artist's practice. But do not be fooled by that.
This is the biggest exhibition of Hockney's work ever staged and fills the museum. The building was designed by Hockney's friend, architect Frank Gehry.
It is a joy to see those 1970s Los Angeles swimming pools again, and the beginnings and ends of a five-year relationship with the then dazzling blond Peter Schlesinger.
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