The David Hockney Portland exhibition opens at Portland Art Museum in 2026. The show brings more than 200 works by David Hockney to Oregon. It gives visitors a clear view of his color, space, and digital art.
Dates and Place
The show runs from February 14 to July 26, 2026. Visitors can see it at Portland Art Museum. The museum is located at 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR.
The full title is David Hockney: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.
What Visitors Will See
The David Hockney Portland exhibition includes prints, collages, video, photos, and iPad drawings. As a result, the show covers six decades of Hockney’s work.
It also shows how he moved between many tools. Some works use older media. Others use digital tools. Therefore, the exhibition feels both classic and new.
Color and Technology
Hockney is known for bright color. He is also known for clear scenes of daily life. However, this show also looks at his use of technology.
For example, the exhibition includes iPad drawings. It also includes works made in other media. Together, they show how Hockney kept changing his way of making images.
Familiar Themes
The show includes many familiar Hockney subjects. These include pools, landscapes, friends, family, and scenes of human connection.
Yet the works are not only about beauty. They also show how Hockney studies space, memory, distance, and movement.
Why It Matters
Portland Art Museum describes the show as the largest North American survey of Hockney’s work. Catherine Whitney organizes the exhibition. She is Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Also, the David Hockney Portland exhibition adds an important museum event to the 2026 art calendar. It brings together color, technology, and visual memory in one strong show.
For more exhibition updates, read the latest museum news on CooterMag.
For dates, tickets, and visitor details, visit the official Portland Art Museum exhibition page.
Location:
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Source:
Portland Art Museum official exhibition page
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