David Hockney - A Bigger Picture

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Duration: 1 hour

Filmed over three years with unprecedented access, this documentary captures the return from California of England's favourite living artist.

As Hockney approaches the age of 70, he re-invents his painting from scratch, working through the seasons and in all weathers out in the Yorkshire countryside, ending up with the largest picture ever made outdoors. It is at once the story of an unusual homecoming and also an intimate portrait of what inspires Hockney as his time runs out.

  • Original David Hockney art download

    To coincide with Imagine's Premiere of David Hockney - A Bigger Picture on BBC1 Tuesday, 30 June, the artist gave away as downloads three of his recent original phone art images available for 48 hours only.

    These downloads are no longer available.

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Credits

Presenter
Alan Yentob
Director
Bruno Wollheim
Producer
Bruno Wollheim
Executive Producer
Janet Lee

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