Lightroom

Using large-scale projection in a remarkable new space, David Hockney takes us on a personal journey through sixty years of his art. Lightroom’s vast walls and revolutionary sound system enable us to experience the world through Hockney’s eyes. His life-long fascination with the possibilities of new media is given vibrant expression in a show that invites us to look more closely, more truly and more joyously. In a cycle of six themed chapters, with a specially composed score by Nico Muhly and a commentary by the artist himself, Hockney reveals his process to us. His voice is in our ears as we watch him experimenting with perspective, using photography as a way of ‘drawing with a camera’, capturing the passing of time in his polaroid collages and the joy of spring on his iPad, and showing us why only paint can properly convey the hugeness of the Grand Canyon. We join him on his audio-visual Wagner Drive, roaring up into the San Gabriel Mountains, and into the opera house by means of animated re-creations of his stage designs. From LA to Yorkshire, and up to the present day in Normandy, the show is an unprecedented opportunity to spend time in the presence of one of the great popular geniuses of the art world still innovating, still creating beauty and awe. About Lightroom Lightroom is the home of artist-led storytelling. Working hand-in-hand with the greatest artistic talents across art, music, film, fashion, science and more, Lightroom has reimagined what an immersive experience can look like. We’ve painted the world with David Hockney, flown to space with Tom Hanks and strutted the runway with Vogue. More shows are already in development, including Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs which is now on sale and opens 9 July 2025. We can’t wait to bring you the inside story from the world’s most creative minds across every field and discipline. Our flagship venue in London is just a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross Station, right next to the vibrant Coal Drops Yard, so you can enjoy world-class shows with a huge array of bars and restaurants at your fingertips.

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