Picasso & Hockney In London

Pablo Picasso and David Hockney are acknowledged as two of the greatest draughtsmen and printmakers of the Twentieth Century. The Alan Cristea Gallery in Cork St, London is holding a major survey comparing and contrasting their graphic work. Picasso is responsible for some of the most enduring images inartistic practice. In lithography, etching and linocut, he was in everysense of the word a master printmaker, utilising each medium to its greatest effect. He was also a great influence on Hockney and the exhibition concentrates on works that have defined both artists' careers. From Picasso, the exhibition will include examples from the Vollard suite, the 347 series, classic linocuts, and erotic etchings. In terms of Hockney, it will include examples from the classic early etchings such as, Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Bothers Grimm, portraits of Celia Birtwell, swimming pools, still lives and works from the infamous Moving Focus series. This exhibition will be a rare opportunity to see over 40 works by two such distinguished artists. Irish Art