February 14 - August 26, 2026
David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States
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David Hockney. 220 for 2020
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Now in an unlimited edition: David Hockney’s artist book of iPad paintings, made around a small farmhouse in Normandy during a year of lockdown. His vivid impressions of the changing light and landscape are brought from the glowing screen to the printed volume with a special six-color printing treatment, giving expression to every shade and hue.
Hardcover, 12.8 x 9.8 in., 5.05 lb, 236 pages
“These images provide a seasonal time capsule.”
“Do remember they can’t cancel the spring.”
David Hockney. 220 for 2020
150A Year in Normandy with David Hockney
The course of the seasons in an artist’s book of iPad paintings
From a small, picturesque farmhouse in the rich fields and meadows of Normandy, David Hockney followed the changing seasons across 2020 and into the new year. He used his iPad to spontaneously depict impressions of the landscape surrounding him, catching the first spring blossoms, the smell of summer, the saturated colors of autumn, and the stark shapes of dark branches in winter time. The 220 (plus four bonus) iPad paintings in this book are printed with six colors to match the richness of the artist’s vision. A short introduction by Hockney reveals how this planned project became a lifeline during the COVID lockdown, from which he spread his message of hope: “Remember they can’t cancel the spring.”
The artist
David Hockney (1937–2026) was an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. He first emerged in the early 1960s during the height of British pop, then moved to Los Angeles in 1964, where he famously painted a series of swimming pool pictures. Alongside the classic genres of portraiture and landscape, he always kept evolving his art, using technologies such as Polaroids, photocopiers and fax machines, digital video, or the iPhone and iPad as tools for his painting. Since his first big survey exhibition, which traveled Europe from the Whitechapel Gallery in London in 1970, he is one of the most widely exhibited and popular artists in contemporary art.
The editor
Hans Werner Holzwarth is a book designer and editor specializing in contemporary art and photography. His TASCHEN publications include the Collector’s Editions Jeff Koons, Christopher Wool, Albert Oehlen, Neo Rauch, Ai Weiwei, Beatriz Milhazes, Julian Schnabel, Georg Baselitz, Glenn Brown, the David Hockney SUMO A Bigger Book, as well as monographs such as the XXL-sized Jean-Michel Basquiat.
David Hockney. 220 for 2020
Hardcover, 32.5 x 24.8 cm, 2.29 kg, 236 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-9911-5
Edition: EnglishDownload product images here
March 12 - August 23, 2026
David Hockney: A Year in Normandy
Serpentine North Gallery, London, United Kingdom
October 07, 2027 - February 20, 2028
David Hockney
Tate Britain, London, United Kingdom
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David Hockney Lover
April 10, 2026
This is hands-down the best art book I’ve ever purchased. The print quality is exceptional with vibrant, accurate colors. Plus, the included tripod stand transforms the entire room into a sleek, modern art gallery!!Genius
April 11, 2025
David Hockney’s latest works jump off the page. They are so alive. He’s an absolute artistic genius.