David Hockney, ein Pop-Künstler, Maler des modernen Lebens und Farbenvirtuose, ist seit sechs Jahrzehnten bekannt für seine unermüdliche Erkundung der Welt und ihrer Darstellungsformen. Er schafft unvergessliche Bilder, von den zeichnerischen Arbeiten mit integriertem Text aus dem Swinging London der 1960er-Jahre bis hin zu seiner berühmten Swimmingpool-Serie, die den kalifornischen Lebensstil der 1970er dokumentiert. Hockneys präzise Porträts und leuchtend farbigen, übergroßen Landschaften entstanden nach seiner Rückkehr in die Heimat Yorkshire. Seine Werke umfassen Zeichnungen, die Gesehenes direkt auf Papier übertragen, multiperspektivische Polaroid-Collagen, die den Raum in Detailansichten öffnen, und iPad-Zeichnungen, die das Licht mit modernen Mitteln einfangen. Diese Sonderausgabe zum 40-jährigen Jubiläum von TASCHEN kombiniert die beiden Bände der Monografie neu und präsentiert Hockneys Leben und Werk in einem chronologischen Dialog. Ergänzt durch Porträtfotos und Ausstellungsansichten, ermöglicht sie einen Einblick in Hockneys künstlerische Forschungen, die Entwicklung seiner Malerei und die Inspirationsquellen für sein vielfältiges Werk.
David Hockney Books
David Hockney is a visual artist renowned for his distinctive style and relentless exploration of new media. His early works often incorporated literary influences, weaving poetic fragments and quotations into his paintings, subtly hinting at personal themes. Later, drawn to the light and color of California, he became celebrated for capturing iconic swimming pools and domestic scenes. Hockney pioneered innovative approaches by combining photography with painting, creating compelling "joiner" collages from Polaroid prints. Throughout his career, he embraced technology, experimenting with photocopiers, laser printers, and digital painting on mobile devices, continuously pushing the boundaries of artistic creation.







David Hockney
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
David Hockney's uplifting iPad drawings of the arrival of spring near his house and studio in Normandy, France.
An engaging collection of paintings and drawings by David Hockney of his canine companions, dachshunds Stanley and Boodgie, celebrates the age-old bonds between humans and their dogs. 40,000 first printing.
History of Pictures
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A compact edition of Hockney and Gayford's brilliantly original book, with updated material and brand-new pieces of art Informed and energized by a lifetime of painting, drawing, and making images with cameras, David Hockney, in collaboration with art critic Martin Gayford, explores how and why pictures have been made across the millennia. Juxtaposing a rich variety of images--a still from a Disney cartoon with a Japanese woodblock print by Hiroshige, a scene from an Eisenstein film with a Velazquez paint-ing--the authors cross the normal boundaries between high culture and popular entertainment, and argue that film, photography, paint-ing, and drawing are deeply interconnected. Featuring a revised final chapter with some of Hockney's latest works, this new, compact edition of A History of Pictures remains a significant contribution to the discussion of how artists represent reality.
A new, compact edition of a brilliantly original exploration by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, featuring a revised final chapter and three new artworks. Drawing from a lifetime of creativity, Hockney delves into the history and significance of picture-making, addressing fundamental questions about the nature of images and the interplay between painters and photography. He examines what makes marks on a flat surface compelling, how to depict movement in still images, and the connections between modern media and classical art. By juxtaposing diverse visuals—from Disney cartoons to Hiroshige woodblock prints and Eisenstein films to Velázquez paintings—the authors blur the lines between high culture and popular entertainment, revealing unexpected links across time and artistic forms. Building on Hockney's previous work, they argue for the deep interconnections among film, photography, painting, and drawing. Insightful and thought-provoking, this edition enhances our understanding of how we represent reality, featuring Hockney's latest creations, including a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey.
Soft cover, 280 pages, Hockney's early years with over 450 illustrations.
A celebration of a graphic design genius, published to mark what would have been his 80th birthday. The Wild World of Barney Bubbles celebrates the graphic design genius whose work linked the underground optimism of the 60s to the sardonic and manipulative art that accompanied the explosion of punk. Barney Bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists four decades after his death, having encompassed designs for Sir Terence Conran and underground magazines Oz and Friends as well as remarkable record sleeves and posters for Billy Bragg, Elvis Costello, Depeche Mode, Ian Dury, Hawkwind, The Damned and Nick Lowe. He also collaborated with artists and photographers, including Derek Boshier and Brian Griffin, and produced paintings, furniture, set designs and promo videos, not least the era-defining clip for The Specials’ 80’s hit, "Ghost Town." This revised edition of Paul Gorman’s definitive Barney Bubbles monograph contains hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs, working sketches, notebooks and original artwork. It includes a new essay by American designer Clarita Hinojosa and sixteen extra pages of rare ephemera painstakingly collected by the author over the years. 580 color illustrations
Showing the evolution and diversity of Hockney's prolific paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints and photography, this title features quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the thinking behind his work.
The Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren
- 880 pages
- 31 hours of reading
The definitive biography of Malcolm McLaren, cultural iconoclast and enduring figurehead of the punk movement.
A history of pictures : for children
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019A History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the bestselling book for adults, this children's edition of A History of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake's illustrations illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of art alive for a young audience.

