Represented in the CAM Collection with three works, David Hockney was connected to several exhibitions at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation: in 1977, in a major exhibition of prints and drawings, and later, in a comprehensive photographic retrospective dedicated to his work in 1985.

David Hockney’s career stands out not only for his paintings but also for his drawings, his experimentation with photography, and his forays into technology. Over decades, he revisited different ways of representing visual space, challenging the conventions of perspective. Even when using modern devices, his focus remained on the act of seeing – slow, intentional, and layered.

Always attentive to the dialogue between traditional forms and new approaches, the English artist maintained, for more than 60 years, a career marked by the constant reinvention of the possibilities of the image. At every stage, his visual choices broke with conventions, leaving a profound mark on those who followed.

David Hockney died at the age of 88 in London. The news arrived this morning, marking the end of an intense career on the global art scene.

Main image: David Hockney (1937–2026), Renaissance Head, 1963. CAM – Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian Collection