Archive · 21 Nov 2025
David Hockney's Late Career Explosion: A Mixed Bag
World-famous artist David Hockney, now 88, has a new exhibition in London.
He's still making lots of paintings, but some people think they're not as good as his older ones.
There's a sad but funny self-portrait of him in a wheelchair, but most of the portraits aren't very lifelike.
The show has some really pretty colors and interesting pictures of the moon, but some paintings feel like they were made too quickly.
David Hockney, 88, continues to produce paintings at a rapid pace
Exhibition 'Some Very, Very, Very New Paintings Not Yet Shown in Paris' showcases interiors, still lifes, and portraits
Critics praise his use of color and childlike curiosity, but some works lack excitement
Self-portrait in wheelchair is vulnerable and affecting, but portraits generally lack vitality
Exhibition runs until 28 February at Annely Juda Fine Art, London
- Who
- David Hockney
- What
- Exhibiting new paintings
- When
- Currently
- Where
- Annely Juda Fine Art, London
- Why
- To showcase his recent work
Enthusiasts
Critics
Use of Color
Enthusiasts
Praise for vibrant, 'birthday party' colors
Critics
Some works lack excitement and feel like imitations of his greatest hits
Portraits
Enthusiasts
N/A
Critics
Criticized for looking like 'fresh corpses' and lacking vitality
Self-Portrait
Enthusiasts
Vulnerable and affecting
Critics
N/A
- Age
- 88
- Exhibition Title
- Some Very, Very, Very New Paintings Not Yet Shown in Paris
- Exhibition Duration
- Until 28 February