Photography Is Dead. Long Live Painting
Photography Is Dead. Long Live Painting
Signed Print
David Hockney
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83 x 106cm, Edition of 45, Digital Print
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Photography Is Dead. Long Live Painting is a 1995 digital inkjet print by David Hockney. This edition of 45 measures 83 x 105.5 cm and is printed on Somerset paper. The artwork juxtaposes a photograph of sunflowers with its painted counterpart, exploring the relationship between photography and painting. It exemplifies Hockney's mid-1990s experimentation with digital technology in art-making.
Hockney's Photography Is Dead. Long Live Painting presents a visual dialogue between photography and painting. The archival inkjet print showcases precise detail in both representations of sunflowers, referencing Vincent van Gogh's well-known subject matter and adding art historical context.
The piece reflects Hockney's technological experimentation in the 1990s. He began using the Quantel Paintbox, a computer program for painting and manipulating images, in 1986. This digital exploration culminated in works like this 1995 print, combining traditional and digital techniques.
By presenting photographic and painted versions of the same subject, Hockney invites viewers to consider each medium's unique qualities. The photographic image captures a moment, while the painted version allows for interpretation of colour and form. This print serves as both a visual exploration and an examination of artistic representation in the modern age.