David Hockney

David Hockney: Paper Trails showcases a captivating survey of 110 works on paper by the artist. This exhibition marks the largest of Hockney’s works on paper to date, presenting a wide-reaching selection of works spanning his career, from his famous Pool Series and intimate portraits to his recent digital works created on an iPad.

Curated by Shai Baitel, Artistic Director of MAM Shanghai, and Russell Tovey, award-winning actor, writer and curator, this exhibition invites visitors to explore Hockney’s spontaneous, ethereal atmospheres, and his exceptional ability to evoke emotions and shape moods, a skill exemplified in the artist’s immersive observational landscapes, portraits, and interior scenes. This major show will be Hockney’s largest-ever exhibition of works on paper, a medium which has been an integral part of Hockney’s pioneering creative production.