It started with an hour's wait in the cold, then followed with expensive tickets upon entry, and a large crowd; but it was worth it to see this exhibit. Normally, we just wander into museums without too many expectations, sometimes not knowing what will be on during our visit. Today Steven and I planned a special trip to the sold-out David Hockney exhibit at the Royal Academy of Arts, mainly because there has been so much hype about this show and it seemed like a rare opportunity.
The line wound around the courtyard already when we arrived a little after 9am, and the museum doesn't even open until 10am. It was chilly, but the people-watching was very interesting: lots of older folks and middle-aged hipsters (is there such a thing?), clearly very well-heeled, with posh accents and expensive outfits. It didn't fell like our scene at all. Steven went to see Mark Lanagan perform a sold-out show last week, and that was probably more up our alley.
When we finally got to see the paintings, we were more than impressed. There was room after room of massive canvasses, most with bright vivid colors, and many of gorgeous English landscapes. There was even a room devoted to paintings that Hockney had done on an ipad. He also painted the same nature scenes throughout the changing seasons, detailing the numerous differences in color. The paintings were amazing and we were so glad that we made the effort to see this special exhibit.
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