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Hockney – Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 06/20/2021
Two visionary artists, separated in time and space, are united by a shared fascination with nature. See the work of David Hockney and Vincent van Gogh side-by-side in Hockney – Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature. This exhibition examines the common ground between British artist Hockney (born 1937) and Dutch artist Van Gogh (1853–1890). Both expressed their profound love of nature through brilliant color and the capacity to see the world with fresh eyes. The Joy of Nature reveals Van Gogh’s unmistakable influence on Hockney in a selection of carefully selected landscape paintings and drawings.

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Through a bold use of color and experimentation with perspective, each artist crafts a painterly world that is utterly individual and true to themselves, yet offers immense universal appeal. The Joy of Nature brings together nearly 50 of Hockney’s vibrant works—ranging from intimate sketchbook studies to monumental paintings, as well as his experimental videos and iPad drawings—with 10 carefully chosen original paintings and drawings by Van Gogh.

Hockney – Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature premiered at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and the Houston presentation marks the first time the two renowned artists have been paired in an American museum exhibition. The MFAH is the only U.S. venue.

 Get a Head Start
Before you visit, please access the audio guide and exhibition labels online to help avoid congestion in the galleries.

► Shop the Show
Browse exhibition-related items at the MFA Shop online! The curated selection features prints, accessories, puzzles, books, umbrellas, and more. SHOP NOW

► Exhibition Catalogue
The illustrated exhibition catalogue is available through the MFA Shop (713.639.7360) and the Museum’s Hirsch Library (713.639.7325).


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Location:

Audrey Jones Beck Building
5601 Main Street
Houston, TX, 77005
United States

Phone:

713-639-7300
Contact name: 
Museum of Fine Arts
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
06/20/2021
Time: 
Wednesday | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday | 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday | Closed except selected holidays Tuesday | Closed
Price: 
$12 and up

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