David Hockney. My Window

When David Hockney discovered the iPhone as a new medium, it opened up entirely new artistic possibilities for him. The screen provided unmixed colors for a particularly nuanced representation of pure light. In the spring of 2009, he created his first digital paintings, depicting the morning landscape with bold lines and vibrant colors. Starting in 2010, Hockney began using an iPad, whose larger display expanded his artistic repertoire and allowed for an even more complex interplay of color, light, and line. Each image in this book captures a fleeting moment as seen by Hockney through a window in his home in Yorkshire: from the glowing sunrise or lilac morning sky to the peaceful night view or the sudden arrival of spring. Drops on window panes, distant lights at night, reflections on vases, and a plethora of different plants on the windowsill create fine details. In 120 paintings from the years 2009 to 2012, curated by the artist himself, we experience the passage of time through David Hockney's eyes. This artist book, which first appeared in an exclusive signed edition, is now returning as an unlimited edition. The still generous XL format presents Hockney's impressions in brilliant resolution. This provides the perfect opportunity to heed the advice of the Times critic regarding this book: "If you want to receive a bouquet from David Hockney, here is your chance.".