Exhibition Hockney – Van Gogh

For the first time, this spectacular exhibition offers an extensive and colourful exploration of the common ground between the work of Vincent van Gogh and David Hockney. The exhibition 'Hockney - Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature' is now on view.

1 March - 26 May 2019

The world-famous art of David Hockney (1937) is colourful and colossal. Hockney is inspired by nature, he makes use of bright colours and experiments with perspective. Van Gogh also dealt with this. The resemblances between the two artists are no coincidence. Vincent van Gogh was a great source of inspiration for David Hockney. Discover more parallels in the exhibition Hockney - Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature.

The Joy of Nature

Exhibition
Hockney - Van Gogh
From
1 March 2019
To
26 May 2019
Multimedia guide
Hockney himself explains in the Multimedia guide what you see. Book the tour along with your museum ticket
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Masterpieces

In the exhibition Van Gogh's masterpieces will be shown alongside works by Hockney. Hockney's imposing Yorkshire-landscapes are a central part of the exhibition, with The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate (2011) as highlight.

David Hockney, 'The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven)', oil on 32 canvases (91.4 × 121.9 cm each), 365.8 × 975.4 cm overall. Centre Pompidou, Paris. Musée national d’art moderne – Centre de création industrielle
David Hockney schildert 'Bloeiende meidoorns langs de Romeinse weg', 2009, © David Hockney, Foto: Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima
David Hockney painting 'May Blossom on the Roman Road', 2009 © David Hockney. Photo credit: Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima

Free Introduction to Hockney - Van Gogh

Would you like to know more about the exhibition 'Hockney - Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature'? Join a free introduction and add an extra dimension to your visit. Every Wednesday and Friday from 11 - 11:30 am.

Multimedia Guide

You get to see more with the Multimedia Guide tour. The tour gives you a fresh insight into how David Hockney works and how he is inspired by Vincent van Gogh. In the tour, Hockney himself explains more about his work.

Pick up your multimedia guide at one of the information counters in the museum, or book the tour along with your online ticket.

Catalogue

Hans den Hartog Jager explores both artists’ fascination with nature, their use of bright colours and their experimentation with perspective. He also interviews David Hockney to discuss how Van Gogh’s work inspires him. Available in Dutch and English, € 29.95 (museum edition).

With support of

The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of