David Hockney’s Hidden Depths
The New Yorker · 16 Jun 2026

David Hockney’s Hidden Depths

Each week, Plomley also asked his guest to select the one book—in addition to the Bible and the complete works of Shakespeare—with which they would want to be marooned. Proust, Tolstoy, and the Encyclopedia Britannica are frequent selections, but Hockney went in a different direction. “Well, I decid


AI Translated Summary:
David Hockney's unique literary choice reflects his artistic perspective, diverging from traditional selections. His preference highlights the intersection of art and literature in shaping creative thought.


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