David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

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Venue: IMBA Theatre, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-24, Singapore 018953

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 – now extended through 31 August.

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 August Due to Popular Demand

Due to overwhelming response, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) has been extended at IMBA Theatre through 31 August 2026.

General Info

Date & Time:
- 10am - 9pm (last admission at 8pm) on 11-14 June 2026
- 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.

User reviews

4.7 /5

based on 49 reviews

Jaswinder K.

Jul 2026

Absolutely wonderful. Enjoyed the experience.
Xin lee L.

Jul 2026

Great story telling, visually stunning.
Heather A.

Aug 2026

loved it!
Sunny T.

Jul 2026

Excellent
Belle W.

Jun 2026

Needed more bean bags

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About the venue

IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay

IMBA is an immersive art and storytelling destination in Gardens by the Bay, blending large-scale digital installations, sculptural works, and curated retail and café experiences to spark curiosity an...