David Hockney at Bradford Literature Festival 2022
Schedule
Sun Jun 26 2022 at 09:45 am to 04:15 pm
Location
Bradford Literature Festival | Bradford, EN
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Join us as we celebrate the work of Bradford's most famous and influential artist, David Hockney, through gallery tours, interactive workshops and illustrated talks. Hockney Gallery Tour (Salts Mill)
Sunday 26 June, 9:45am - 10:30am
Salts Mill
Join us as part of BLF Hockney Day for a tour of one of the largest collections of his art in the world, at Salts Mill, situated in UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire. The Grade II listed mill building houses a permanent exhibition of the Bradford-born artist’s work, including his famous Arrival of Spring collection, the majority of which he created on his iPad. This tour is the perfect way to start a day of Hockney-themed events.
Tickets at: https://bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173625497/events
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Hockney for Beginners
Sunday 26 June, 10:45am - 11:15am
Salts Mill
Heard of David Hockney, but not sure how or why?
Curator and art historian Helen Little, author of David Hockney: Moving Focus, invites you to Salt’s Mill, an incredible space dear to Hockney’s heart and full of his iconic artwork, for a 30-minute, illustrated crash course on everything from Hockney’s Bradford upbringing to how his work continues to inspire people around the world.
An incredible opportunity to get up to speed with one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, whilst surrounded by his work!
Tickets at: https://bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173625186/events
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iPad Painting Like Hockney
Sunday 26 June, 11:30am - 1pm
Salts Mill
Have you ever wondered how internationally acclaimed artist, David Hockney, has managed to swap paint brushes and canvases for an iPad and still create masterpieces?
This digital art workshop, led by artist and educator, Roz Hall, will show you some of the skills and techniques used by the Bradford-born artist to create his work in this relatively new medium. Hall, whose work has been featured by Apple, Microsoft and Procreate, has also taught at Tate Britain, the V&A and the BBC.
This workshop is for ages 16 and over. iPads will be supplied.
Tickets at: https://bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173625518/events
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David Hockney Gallery Tour (Cartwright Hall)
Sunday 26 June, 2pm - 3pm
Cartwright Hall
Set within the grounds of Lister Park, Bradford’s civic art gallery, Cartwright Hall, showcases an unrivalled public collection of the work of Bradford-born artist David Hockney. Cartwright Hall, thought to be the place where Hockney found inspiration as a child, houses a collection of his work from his formative years right through to the present day. Special emphasis is also given to how the landscape, people and culture of Yorkshire and Bradford helped mould him into the man who is regarded by many as ‘Britain’s greatest living artist’. Join our gallery tour guide for a special insight into Hockney’s world.
This is a free drop in event
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The Life and Work of David Hockney
Sunday 26 June, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Cartwright Hall
Join curator, art historian and author of David Hockney: Moving Focus, Helen Little, in conversation as she offers a panoramic perspective on the life and work of one of Britain’s most important artists. In her latest book, Helen positions Hockney within a wide cultural context, charting his journey from his days as a promising student to his place as one of the greatest artists working today.
Join this event to learn about Hockney’s life, his changing sources of inspiration and ever-evolving talent, as well as the enduring appeal of his unmistakable work.
Tickets at: https://bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173625570/events
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To view our full programme of live events visit https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/events
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Where is it happening?
Bradford Literature Festival, University of Bradford,City of Bradford, United Kingdom, BradfordEvent Location & Nearby Stays: