The Palm Springs Art Museum presents David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed, an extraordinary exhibition features nearly 200 of the artist’s works in a variety of media, including prints, collages, photographs, showcasing six decades of the iconic artist’s inventive genius. The exhibition highlights Hockney’s lifelong experiments with non-traditional perspectives for depicting the world and foregrounds his early interest in expressing his identity as a gay man.
Running through March 31, 2025, this show is hailed as one of the museum’s best-curated exhibitions to date. Visitors can experience Hockney’s unparalleled mastery of printmaking, from etchings and lithographs to digital innovations, each piece redefining the boundaries of the medium.
Highlights include the tender etching Two Boys Aged 23 or 24 (1966), vibrant lithographs from the 1980s, and mural-scale scrolls that immerse viewers in Hockney’s unique perspective. Selected by museum director Adam Lerner, the exhibition emphasizes Hockney’s exploration of sexuality and groundbreaking techniques, inviting audiences to see everyday subjects—swimming pools, courtyards, and landscapes—with new eyes.
The exhibition, drawn from the collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation, reflects Hockney’s brilliance and Schnitzer’s commitment to sharing art with communities nationwide.
David Hockney, born on July 9, 1937, in Bradford, England, is celebrated as one of the most versatile and innovative artists of his generation. From his beginnings in the 1960s Pop Art movement, with iconic works like A Bigger Splash, to his groundbreaking explorations of digital art using iPads and photography, Hockney’s creativity knows no bounds. His vivid depictions of California landscapes, emotionally rich portraits, and recurring themes of water and relationships reflect his ability to capture the essence of life with intimacy and depth. A master of multiple mediums—including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital art—Hockney’s work has earned critical acclaim, record-breaking auction sales, and major retrospectives at institutions like the Tate Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His enduring legacy lies in his relentless pursuit of innovation and his profound influence on contemporary art.
Palm Springs Art Museum is the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley. The flagship building, located in downtown Palm Springs, features compelling art exhibitions, a vast permanent collection, and the Annenberg Theater, all in a 150,000-square-foot, architecturally significant building. Just five blocks away, the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, features exhibitions and programming that explore the rich topics of architecture and design.
Plan your visit to the Palm Springs Art Museum, open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and late on Fridays until 7 p.m. Don’t miss this celebration of one of contemporary art’s most visionary figures.
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