David Hockney Exhibition at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris

Private Guided Tour of David Hockney 2025 Exhibition

Paris’s cultural calendar never disappoints—and this summer, it’s bursting with bold color, life, and emotion. One of the most celebrated living artists, David Hockney, returns to the spotlight with “David Hockney: Normandy and 20 Years of Painting”, a major retrospective at the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

This isn’t just an exhibition. It’s a vibrant journey through landscapes, portraits, and imagination—capturing the artist’s most personal moments from Yorkshire to California, and more recently, his quiet time in Normandy.

David Hockney 2025 Exhibition in Paris Details

When: 09 April 2025 to 31 August 2025

Where: Fondation Louis Vuitton, Bois de Boulogne, Paris

Why You Should Visit:

Hockney’s work is instantly recognizable—bold colors, sweeping strokes, and an unmistakable energy. This exhibition brings together a rare and intimate collection of works painted during his time in Normandy, as well as highlights from the last twenty years of his career.

This is not just a retrospective—it’s a full immersion into the mind of a living legend.

Curated with Hockney’s personal involvement, the exhibition takes over all eleven galleries of the Fondation Louis Vuitton. From his earliest portrait of his father in 1955 to works created in 2024, the show unveils a dazzling range of media: oil paintings, digital iPad drawings, charcoal sketches, immersive video, and bold multi-canvas landscapes.

The journey begins with iconic works like A Bigger Splash (1967) and Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) (1972), capturing Hockney’s fascination with light, bodies, and the hedonism of California. Then, it moves into his poetic return to nature—massive, breathtaking landscapes of Yorkshire and Normandy including Bigger Trees Near Warter and the iPad-painted 220 for 2020 series.

You’ll witness Hockney’s genius for portraiture in a gallery featuring 60 intimate faces of friends, family, and flowers, all created digitally and framed traditionally—offering a striking play between old and new.

In the upper galleries, explore the artist’s dialogue with art history—from Fra Angelico to Van Gogh to Picasso—through comparative displays that echo the Renaissance and modern masters. The exhibition culminates in a polyphonic opera-themed room, with a vibrant reinterpretation of Hockney’s set designs and musical collaborations.

Finally, the show closes on a more introspective note: his newest works, completed just months ago in London, explore themes of death, spirituality, astronomy, and cosmic love—offering an emotional and powerful end to this monumental exhibition.

Why Go with Carsons Travel Concierge?

Tickets may be limited, but your experience doesn’t have to be.

Carsons Travel Concierge offers a fully tailored visit to Fondation Louis Vuitton with:

• Sold-out tickets to Fondation Louis Vuitton
• Sold-out tickets to David Hockney 2025 Exhibition
• Skip-the-line access and a warm welcome, bypassing the crowds
• Private Guided Tour of David Hockney 2025 Exhibition with a guide specializing in contemporary art to elevate your understanding of Hockney’s evolution and inspirations
• Luxury Add-ons: Combine your visit with an elegant Parisian itinerary featuring Michelin-starred dining, private shopping experiences, and stays at the city’s most luxurious hotels.

An Art and Couture Journey Beyond the Exhibition

Enhance your trip with exclusive experiences and immerse yourself in the essence of Parisian elegance with:

• Private Fashion Tours for additional inspiration.
• Haute Couture Shopping: Let our stylists take you on a bespoke shopping tour of Paris’s most prestigious boutiques.
• Fine Dining: Reserve a table at Michelin-starred restaurants, where culinary artistry meets luxury.

Let us open the doors to one of Paris’s most exclusive exhibitions.
Book your private tour of the David Hockney 2025 Exhibition at Fondation Louis Vuitton today—with the comfort, elegance, and access only Carsons can provide.