LEGENDARY Bradford-born artist David Hockey celebrates his 83rd birthday today.
Here are a few images of the legendary figure’s trips to his home district over the years and some well wishes from Bradford-based groups:
A very happy birthday to David Hockney, who was born in Bradford #OnThisDay 1937.
— National Science and Media Museum (@MediaMuseum) July 9, 2020
📷 David Hockney in his studio by Francis Goodman from the National Portrait Gallery (via @artukdotorg) pic.twitter.com/9KaBwFkFig
Happy birthday David Hockney! Looking forward to
— Bradford2025 (@bradford2025) July 9, 2020
being able to see your work at Salts Mill and the Hockney Gallery at Cartwright Hall again sometime soon. https://t.co/t8ArGffELV pic.twitter.com/ZpneyvsgVw
David Hockney at Salts Mill in 1997
Hockney with Alan South, left, at Salts Mill
Kirsty Young with a Hockney birthday cake ahead of his 80th celebrations in Lister Park in 2017
The 600-page Hockney bigger book which went on display at Salts Mill from 2016
Hockney's swimming pool painting on display at Cartwright Hall
Hockney gets his hands on a copy of the Telegraph & Argus
Meanwhile, Bradford came out in force three years ago to celebrate Hockney’s 80th birthday with a day of festivities.
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