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Winner of this years £1500 first prize in the sixth John Moores Liverpool
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Winner of this years £1500 first prize in the sixth John Moores Liverpool
Winner of this years £ 1500 first prize in the sixth John Moores Liverpool Exhibition is thirty-year-old David Hockney with his painting Peter Getting out of Nicks Pool. He is pictured showing his winning painting to John Moores at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. 21st November 1967
Stephen Shakeshaft
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21762089
© Mirrorpix
Artist Artwork Exhibition Gallery Painting Prize Winner 1967
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the vibrant art scene of 1967, capturing a significant moment in the career of renowned artist David Hockney. The image showcases Hockney, then thirty years old, proudly displaying his masterpiece "Peter Getting out of Nicks Pool" to John Moores at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Holding his winning painting with evident joy and accomplishment, Hockney's youthful enthusiasm is palpable. The composition exudes an air of artistic brilliance, as if we are witnessing a pivotal turning point in art history. This snapshot freezes time, immortalizing the very instant when Hockney's talent was recognized and celebrated by one of Liverpool's most prestigious exhibitions. The photograph not only captures this iconic moment but also transports us to a different era. It encapsulates the spirit of 1960s Liverpool – a city pulsating with creativity and cultural vibrancy. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we can almost feel ourselves stepping into that gallery space filled with anticipation and admiration for Hockney's groundbreaking work. Stephen Shakeshaft skillfully preserves this slice of art history through his lens, allowing us to relish in its significance decades later. This print from Memory Lane Prints serves as both a visual testament to Hockney's triumph and an invitation for viewers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of artistic expression that defined 20th-century Liverpool.
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