Quotes by David Hockney

David Hockney, born on July 9, 1937, in Bradford, England, is a pioneering British artist celebrated for his contributions to the Pop Art movement and his innovative use of technology in art. Renowned for vibrant landscapes and striking portraits, Hockney's work explores themes of perception and identity. His iconic pieces, particularly his depictions of California swimming pools, reflect a blend of personal narrative and universal emotion. With a career spanning over six decades, Hockney's legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and art enthusiasts alike.

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"What I didn't know was I was deeply attracted to the big space."

David Hockney

"I had always planned to make a large painting of the early spring, when the first leaves are at the bottom of the trees, and they seem to float in space in a wonderful way. But the arrival of spring can't be done in one picture."

David Hockney

"Art has to move you and design does not, unless it's a good design for a bus."

David Hockney

"The moment you cheat for the sake of beauty, you know you're an artist."

David Hockney

"What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing. You wouldn't be an artist unless you wanted to share an experience, a thought."

David Hockney

"Listening is a positive act: you have to put yourself out to do it."

David Hockney

"I'm a very early riser, and I don't like to miss that beautiful early morning light."

David Hockney

"Well you can't teach the poetry, but you can teach the craft."

David Hockney

"I'm interested in all kinds of pictures, however they are made, with cameras, with paint brushes, with computers, with anything."

David Hockney

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