Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors

Episode 9 (Part 2) – A Splash in Paris: Hockney 25 exhibition

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Show Notes:

In this episode, the Art Virgins continue their journey through the David Hockney 25 exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, exploring the past 25 years of the legendary artist's life and work.

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Highlights:
  • Gallery 4: Yorkshire Returns (1997-2013) – A mind-bending painting that literally changes as you move
  • The Purple Period – Vibrant landscapes and the technical mastery behind 50-canvas paintings
  • Hockney's Innovation – Technology meets traditional painting in unexpected ways
  • Portraits and Flowers (2000-2025) – Intimate glimpses of the artist's inner circle
  • The Normandy Years (2019-2023) – A message of hope during dark times
  • The Moon Room – Where Hockney abandons the sun for something more mysterious
  • The Opera Sets Room – An immersive finale you won't want to miss
  • The Poster Scandal – When Paris said "non" to an iconic image
  • Lessons Learned – Essential exhibition survival tips (learned the hard way!)
    • What We Promised:
    • Exhibition: David Hockney 25 at Louis Vuitton Foundation, Paris
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