David Hockney gets animated: Artist, 82, accuses The Guardian of censorship

David Hockney has ignited a row about whether smoking could protect people from coronavirus. The artist is currently living in his home in Normandy where he has been painting a series of epic works – including a remarkable animation – depicting the transformation of his garden from winter to spring. But he has become embroiled … Read more

David Hockney gets animated: Artist, 82, accuses The Guardian of censorship

David Hockney has ignited a row about whether smoking could protect people from coronavirus. The artist is currently living in his home in Normandy where he has been painting a series of epic works – including a remarkable animation – depicting the transformation of his garden from winter to spring. But he has become embroiled … Read more

David Hockney claims smoking cigarettes could PROTECT against coronavirus

When world-famous artist David Hockney wrote a letter to the Daily Mail saying he believes smoking could protect people against the coronavirus many scoffed. Mr Hockney wrote: ‘Could it not be that smokers have developed an immune system to this virus? With all these figures coming out, it’s beginning to look like that to me.’ … Read more

David Hockney shares exclusive artwork depicting awakening of spring drawn from lockdown in Normandy

David Hockney has unveiled vibrant artwork created on his iPad during isolation at his Normandy home, capturing the turn of the season in all its glory as he tries to offer people ‘a respite from the news’. The 82-year-old painter, often dubbed Britain’s greatest living artist, plans to spend every spring day painting in the garden with … Read more

David Hockney shares exclusive artwork depicting awakening of spring drawn from lockdown in Normandy

David Hockney has unveiled vibrant artwork created on his iPad during isolation at his Normandy home, capturing the turn of the season in all its glory.  The 82-year-old painter, often dubbed Britain’s greatest living artist, plans to spend every spring day painting in the garden with his dog Ruby. He is under lockdown in northern France, … Read more

Lewis Hamilton reignites planning war with neighbour David Hockney

Lewis Hamilton reignites planning war with neighbour David Hockney by proposing extension on £18m mansion ‘that will block out light at the artist’s studio’ next door Formula One champion has allegedly never set foot in the west London property  Submitted proposals for extension and a terrace at the mansion in January  Hockney and other artists … Read more