Six Decades of David Hockney on View in Gloucester, MA

The Manship Artists Residency in Gloucester, MA is hosting the exhibition "Hockney Reproduction(s)," a comprehensive exploration of the renowned 20th and 21st century artist David Hockney's (1937-2026) enduring fascination with reproduction through various technologies. Spanning six decades, the exhibition showcases prints, books, multi-page faxes, photographs, and over 90 posters that demonstrate how Hockney utilized reproduction as a central element in his creative process.

David Hockney has always been intrigued by the potential of printing as a medium, but he goes further by utilizing any available technology for image-making. This includes cameras, printing, and new digital advancements like computers, iPhones, iPads, and multi-screen videos. The exhibition emphasizes that Hockney's use of these technologies was not a replacement for traditional media, but rather a means to see, communicate, and reach a wider audience in new ways.

Hockney Reproduction(s) is curated by Bing McGilvray, a long-time friend of the artist and a 2025 Manship Resident Artist. McGilvray describes Hockney's curiosity as "endlessly" and notes that he saw potential uses for new technologies that the inventors themselves might not have envisioned. The exhibition brings together works from the collection of Bing McGilvray, private collectors, and generous contributions from various sources including the David Hockney Foundation (UK), Salts Mill in Yorkshire, UK, and other friends.

The exhibition can be viewed for free on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1PM to 5PM, from September 11 to October 18. Timed entry tickets are available on the Manship Artists Residency's website. This exhibition has been generously supported by The David Hockney Foundation (UK), ensuring that the public can experience Hockney's groundbreaking approach to reproduction and its impact on his work without any cost.