Event Details
One of the world's greatest artists. Sixty years of work. Experienced at a scale that changes how you see. David Hockney's landmark immersive show
A Six-Decade Journey
From his early Yorkshire landscapes to his iPad paintings and beyond – six decades of David Hockney's work, brought to life through large-scale projection and spatial sound in a show made in close collaboration with the artist himself. This is Hockney at his most personal, most expansive, and most joyous.
Six Captivating Chapters
Six distinct chapters move through Hockney's restless imagination: his obsession with light, his reinvention of perspective, his embrace of new technologies, and his enduring belief that truly looking at the world is one of life’s great pleasures.
Music by Nico Muhly
The show's original score was composed by Nico Muhly, one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation. Sound and image work together to draw you deeper into Hockney's world.
Extended Through September Due to Popular Demand
Due to overwhelming response, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) has been extended at IMBA Theatre through 30 September 2026.
General Info
- Date & Time:
- 10am - 7pm (last admission at 6pm) on Mondays to Thursdays,
- 10am - 8pm (last admission at 7pm) on Fridays - Sundays and PH
- Duration: One complete look lasts approx. 50 minutes. Guests are welcome to stay for longer
- Location: IMBA Theatre, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-23, Singapore 018953
- Age Advisory: Advisory (Some Nudity)
- Restricted Items: Food, Drinks or Bulky Items are not allowed inside the gallery
- Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible
- FAQs: Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Using large-scale projection across vast walls, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) takes you on a personal journey through sixty years of Hockney's art. Produced by Lightroom, the show moves through six chapters – from his early figurative work to his digital paintings – in a continuous, enveloping experience set to an original score by Nico Muhly. Hockney’s lifelong fascination with how we see the world comes vividly to life here: an invitation to look more closely, more truly, and more joyously.
- Absolutely wonderful. Enjoyed the experience.
- Great story telling, visually stunning.
- loved it!
- Excellent
- Needed more bean bags
- Fabulous immersive show
- Great place to enjoy and chill
- Exciting immersive experience particularly for art and Hockney admirers
- Beautiful experience
- Beautiful and inspiring. A great way to learn more about David Hockney
- Amazing, visual experience. Nice and beautiful art works
- Absolutely brilliantly done with commentary from the Master himself on time, space and perspective
- A lovely experience. I really enjoyed it and would recommend if you are already a fan or like me, new to this artist’s world.
- Brilliant! I enjoy it. ❤️
- Interesting & immersive experience : it’s an eyeopener to the world of art!
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