Joe Macdonald In His Apartment, New York, Dec 1982
Joe Macdonald In His Apartment, New York, Dec 1982
Signed Print
David Hockney
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Medium: Photographic print
Year: 1982
Size: H 76cm x W 103cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2014 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| November 2005 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Joe Macdonald In His Apartment, New York, Dec 1982 is a photographic collage created by David Hockney in 1982. This artwork depicts Joe Macdonald in his New York apartment, surrounded by various personal items and artworks also by Hockney himself. The medium is a collage of chromogenic prints, reflecting Hockney's exploration of photographic techniques during this period. This piece is part of Hockney's ‘joiners’ series, where he experimented with multiple perspectives in a single image.
Hockney's Joe Macdonald In His Apartment, New York, Dec 1982 exemplifies his unique use of photographic collage, a technique he termed ‘joiners’. The composition features multiple photographs pieced together to form a cohesive image, capturing the intimate and eclectic environment of Macdonald's apartment. This collage technique allows for a fragmented yet unified portrayal, highlighting different perspectives and moments within the same space.
The work aligns with Hockney's exploration of time, space, and perspective in the early 1980s. Notable features include the juxtaposition of everyday objects with fine art pieces other artworks by Hockney collected and curated by Macdonald, creating a dialogue between the mundane and the artistic while breaking the fourth wall between artist and viewer. Hockney's approach to photography during this period marked a departure from traditional methods, challenging conventional notions of photographic representation.