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In March 2027, MFAH Hosts U.S. Debut of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), an Immersive, Filmic Journey through the Artist’s Life and Career
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away). Photo by Justin Sutcliffe © David Hockney
Houston, Texas – October 7, 2026 Boldly experimental in his work and unabashedly
positive in his worldview, David Hockney (1937-2026) was one of the world’s most
influential artists, freely embracing multiple careers as a painter, printmaker,
photographer, filmmaker and stage designer. In March 2027, the Museum of Fine Arts,
Houston will host the U.S. debut of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
An immersive, gallery-size projection that allows visitors to see the world as if
through Hockney’s eyes, Bigger & Closer offers a unique portrait of the artist,
transcending the conventions of documentary filmmaking to bring viewers
into a deeper understanding of his art. The installation will be on view at the
MFAH from March 7 through September 6, 2027.
“Having had the joy and privilege of collaborating with David Hockney over the years,
I am especially pleased that we will host this marvelous journey through the artist’s
life and work,” comments Gary Tinterow, director and Margaret Alkek Williams chair of the MFAH.
“While visitors in the UK and Asia have been able to experience this remarkable coproduction with London’s Lightroom, our presentation will be the first opportunity for U.S. audiences.” Consistently fascinated with the possibilities of new media, David Hockney embarked in 2020 on a remarkable collaboration with the dynamic videographers at Lightroom, the London-based production house that produces artist-led
digital environments. Together, they created David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) as a dynamic,
immersive 50-minute journey through 60 years of Hockney’s art, which premiered in London in 2023.
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) was created by David Hockney and Lightroom, London, in collaboration with Mark Grimmer, David Hockney Studio, and the composer Nico Muhly.
Organization and Funding
This exhibition is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in association with Lightroom and Paquin Entertainment Group.
Gretchen Himsl and Caton Fenz
Sis Johnson
Laura and Keefer Lehner
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney H. Margolis
Winnie Scheuer and Kevin Bonebrake
SB NextGen Endowment
Official Promotional Partner:
This exhibition is made possible in part by a grant from:
Major support is provided by:
Jerold B. Katz Foundation
Bobbie Nau
Generous support is provided by:
Jesse Jones II and Terry Wayne Jones
The Radoff Family
JBD Foundation
Jereann Chaney
Partner:
About the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Spanning 14 acres in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, the MFAH main campus comprises the Audrey Jones Beck Building, the Caroline Wiess Law Building, the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden and the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. Nearby, two house museums—Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, and Rienzi—present collections of American and European decorative arts. The MFAH is also home to the Glassell School of Art, with its Core Residency Program and Junior and Studio schools; and the International Center for the Arts of the Americas (ICAA), a leading research institute for 20th-century Latin American and Latino art. www.mfah.org
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