Currently making a big splash on the art scene, the word on everyone’s lips is David Hockney – he’s even making waves with Red-Top newspapers after redesigning The Sun’s logo for a one-off special. With a new exhibition at Tate Britain celebrating Hockney’s life and work, why not bring some Hockney-esque style into the home. Let’s dive straight in…

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The Bigger Splash, 1967

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Card Players #2, 2014
DAVID HOCKNEY"BEVERLY HILLS HOUSEWIFE" ACRYLIC ON  2 CANVASS 72 X144"
Beverly Hills Housewife, 1966

Beautifully bright and cheery, some of this Yorkshireman’s most recognisable work are the cool California paintings that will have you dreaming of lazy summer days by the pool. For a little Hockney influence in the home, look no further than these finds…

Lido neon light, God’s Own Junkyard 2. Type 75 desk lamp Paul Smith Edition Three, Heal’s 3. Kartell Master’s chair, Amara 4. Sierra rug, Habitat 5. Facet armchair, made.com 6. Backaryd table, Ikea

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Portrait of an Artist (Pool with two figures), 1972

 

The David Hockney exhibition is on at Tate Britain from 9th February – 29th May.

David & Mark x

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