David Hockney Explains How L.A. Inspired His 20th Century Icon

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Painted in Los Angeles in 1966, David Hockney’s ‘The Splash’ is as recognisable as Monet’s ‘Waterlilies’, Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ and Munch’s ‘The Scream’. In this episode of Expert Voices, discover how the liberal lifestyle in Los Angeles inspired one of the most iconic images of the 20th century and hear Hockney himself explain how he immortalised his split-second swimming pool moment on canvas. A mythical masterpiece, ‘The Splash’ is a highlight of our upcoming Contemporary Art Evening Auction (11 February | London).
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[@Nately22]

My favourite artist of all time. His paintings have a wonderful joy... full of happiness and optimism and colour. A British icon and a national treasure.

[@christopherspringmann]

Creative inspiration starts with keeping your eyes open! Assume nothing, take in everything. I laughed when I saw the "Sunset Swimming Pools" book, followed by the trio of paintings.

[@diligentmindz]

I never understood Splash, until I went to LA in 1990, and then it was so clear!

[@cornishrider]

Awesome not only for the Cali lifestyle but as a first car he was smoking a Porsche 911. Proper bloke

[@markhubbard2534]

Amazing art - Thank you for sharing!

[@artrobot-productions8084]

blessings ........

[@user-nz4yd3iu4t]

멋찝니다~~

[@jean-francoisbrunet2031]

First time I realize that it was copied from a photo (which makes a lot of sense indeed, there is no way one could paint that moment from life).

[@CasolVillas]

Well done!

[@mukhlisbinmuslim73]

unique arts,. great

[@allenbell3734]

Love it

[@swisskroko]

Emma Baker is the best !

[@dotart.dorotamagdalenamari186]

Clear incradiblle

[@JaredHendler]

Appropriation at its best.