David Hockney : Some Very, Very, Very New Paintings Not Yet Seen in Paris
At first glance the works looked quite childlike and simple but their delight and artistry were in their simplicity. At 88 Hockney is limited in his mobility so he seems to be concentrating on the world directly around it and bringing to his images of it a sense of joy.
The ground floor mainly featured multiple reworkings of domestic interior scenes. You became very fond of the blue gingham tablecloth. A number of the works which include a window or door inserted a photograph of the outdoor space in them. I loved the contrast this set up with the detailed photograph and the simplified painting. There were also six new portraits in his series of sitters in a chair including a self-portrait.
Upstairs features night scenes which are surprisingly light and cheerful. My favourites were a series of four which included the side of a building with orange illuminated windows. I also loved one with a Christmas tree and lights. Surely someone is going to use it for a Christmas card.
A shout out also goes to the this new venue for this gallery, a beautifully converted Georgian townhouse on Hanover Square complete with a former ballroom with a glass domed ceiling.
Closes 28 February 2026
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