This catalogue accompanies the exhibition In the Mood for Love: Hockney in London 1960-63 and explores the early work of David Hockney (b. 1937). The exhibition concentrates on the paintings, drawings, and prints produced during and immediately following Hockney's time at the Royal College of Art, London. This period, marked by intense creativity, serves as the focal point and offers a rare opportunity to examine works that highlight Hockney's innate talent and imagination. Many of these works have never been displayed together, providing insight into the foundations and evolution of his artistic vision.
An essay by the art historian and independent curator Marco Livingstone, along with an interview with John Kasmin, Hockney's dealer from 1962 until the 1990s, reveal the deeply personal and expressive nature of these works. Both contributions reflect on his experiences in the vibrant, bohemian atmosphere of London and the relationships he cultivated during this formative time.
