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David Hockney paintings in Sydney

British · 1937–present

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1 work across 1 institution

Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales holds 1 work by David Hockney (1937–present) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.

Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, associated with Pop Art but working prolifically across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media. He is best known for his California swimming pool paintings and his large-scale Yorkshire landscape series.

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David Hockney

British · Pop Art / Contemporary · 1937–present

Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the 20th century, associated with Pop Art but working prolifically across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and digital media. He is best known for his California swimming pool paintings and his large-scale Yorkshire landscape series.

Key works

A Bigger SplashMr and Mrs Clark and PercyA Bigger Grand Canyon
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Frequently asked questions

How many David Hockney paintings are on display in Sydney?

Our current data shows 1 David Hockney painting on display in Sydney, held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Which museum in Sydney has the most David Hockney paintings?

Art Gallery of New South Wales holds all 1 known David Hockney work in Sydney.

Where else can I see David Hockney's paintings?

David Hockney's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for David Hockney

Planning your visit to Sydney

The Art Gallery of NSW is a short walk from the CBD or reachable by bus, and entry to the permanent collection is free. The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is on Circular Quay, opposite the ferry terminals — easily combined with a harbour visit. Major temporary exhibitions charge separately at both venues.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.