Free Hockney Exhibition: iPad Landscapes & Normandy

London's Serpentine North gallery will host a free exhibition of David Hockney‘s works from March 12th to August 23rd, 2026. Showcasing his later works, the exhibition will predominantly feature pieces created on the iPad, reflecting his prolific output during the 2020 lockdown. The collection includes stunning landscapes, notably the extensive ‘A Year in Normandy,' a 90-meter-long frieze inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, mirroring the Tapestry's own upcoming London exhibition. Other highlights include ‘Moon Room,' demonstrating Hockney's fascination with light and time, and works from his ‘Sunrise' series, previously showcased in Piccadilly Circus. This free exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Hockney's innovative iPad art and provides a contrast to the typically high cost of Hockney retrospectives in London. The exhibition's focus on Hockney's later iPad-based works presents a significant benefit for art enthusiasts, allowing broader access to his more recent artistic explorations. A potential risk could be overcrowding due to the free admission, but the extended exhibition period may mitigate this. The exhibition offers a significant benefit to the public by making Hockney's work accessible without financial barriers and contributes to the cultural landscape of London.

(Source: https://londonist.com/london/art-and-photography/david-hockney-free-exhibition-serpentine-north)