David Hockney (1937) – “Fiesta, 1988”

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David Hockney, original vintage poster on heavyweight smooth paper (approx. 250gsm – refers to paper thickness/density). This poster was created to promote the Bradford Fiesta in 1988, in it appears the work – ‘Flowers, Apple & Pear on a Table, July 1986’ from the Homemade Prints series of 1986.

Year: 1988

© David Hockney.

Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

Size: 42,5 x 63cm.

David Hockney is one of the most celebrated British artists of the post-war era and a central figure in the development of contemporary figurative painting and modern graphic art. Associated with the Pop Art movement of the 1960s, Hockney gained international recognition for his vibrant use of colour, innovative compositions, and his exploration of everyday subjects ranging from swimming pools and portraits to still lifes and landscapes.

The poster Fiesta ’88 was produced to promote a cultural event held on Sunday 12th June 1988 at St James’ Market, Bradford, the artist’s hometown in Yorkshire. The design is based on Hockney’s striking still-life composition Flowers, Apple & Pear on a Table (1986), an image that exemplifies his distinctive visual language combining bold colours, simplified forms, and graphic clarity.

In this composition, Hockney arranges stylised flowers and fruit on a table within a fragmented, almost cubist spatial structure. The scene is divided into four sections, creating a dynamic interplay between pattern, colour, and perspective. The artist’s characteristic palette vivid reds, greens, blues, and blacks gives the image a strong decorative quality while maintaining the playful sophistication that defines much of Hockney’s graphic work.

Hockney’s prints and posters have become highly sought after by collectors worldwide, reflecting the enduring appeal of his modern interpretation of still-life traditions and his influence on contemporary visual culture. Works such as this poster bridge the worlds of fine art and graphic design, making them both accessible and visually striking additions to modern interiors and art collections.

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