We are delighted to announce a visit to the Serpentine Gallery to see David Hockney’s acclaimed exhibition A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting.
One of the most influential artists of our time, Hockney invites us to slow down and find beauty in the everyday. Created especially for this exhibition, his new works continue his lifelong exploration of colour, perception, and the joy of looking.The centrepiece is the spectacular ninety-metre frieze ‘A Year in Normandie’, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and shown in London for the first time.
“A Year in Normandie” 2020-2021
Composite iPad painting
© David Hockney
This monumental work captures the changing seasons around Hockney’s Normandy home, forming a lyrical reflection on time and nature.
“A Year in Normandie”
© David Hockney
Following our gallery visit, there will be free time to enjoy lunch at a nearby café or restaurant in Kensington Gardens or the South Kensington area, where a variety of dining options are available. In the afternoon, members may choose to explore the gardens, the nearby museums, or simply relax and reflect on Hockney’s extraordinary celebration of art and life.
This promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable day — combining great art, good company, and the chance to experience one of Britain’s most cherished modern masters.
Date – Tuesday 16th June 2026
Cost – £32
Booking will open at the end of March but please register your interest at the next meeting.
The coach will depart at 9.00am from the bus stop alongside Peter Leete’s Estate Agents in Grayshott