David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)
Experience 60 years of David Hockney’s art through his eyes in this immersive installation at the newly opened IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay. Hailed as a central figure in British art and one of the most influential contributors to the pop art movement in the 1960s, Hockney has always dared to embrace and explore new technological possibilities in his work. Now, even in his 80s, the artist continues to push boundaries to create vibrant, attention-grabbing masterpieces.
This 50-minute looped showcase uses a large-scale projection to fill the room, from floor to ceiling, with mesmerising colours, images and sound. It’s divided into six chapters of Hockney’s work, which begin at the start of his career to the present day, letting you in on his creative process throughout the years. Accompanied by a specially composed score by American contemporary classical music composer and arranger Nico Muhly, the showcase also lets you hear from Hockney himself as he explains his experimental style.