Get a glimpse of last week's excitement at the opening of The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.
It was a pleasure to be joined by narrator and co-writer Tom Hanks for an opening speech...
In the fifty thousand years of human history, just twelve of us have travelled from our Earth to walk on another celestial body...
Now, it's time for us all to join
@tomhanks
for our own trip to the Moon. Who are you taking with you?
We're thrilled to share a few magical moments captured during David Hockney’s first visit to Lightroom.
Fantastic to see such a genuine reaction from the artist to seeing his work on Lightroom's walls, and to hear a snippet of the original score by
@nicomuhly
Happy birthday, David, from all of us at Lightroom.
This photo shows David Hockney at the very first look at Bigger & Closer in Lightroom, December 2022.
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
We are thrilled to announce our first show, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer. Using large-scale projection in an extraordinary new space, Hockney takes us on a personal journey through his art, featuring iconic paintings alongside some rarely seen pieces & some newly created work
Today marks one month since we opened our doors 🎉 It's been incredible to welcome so many audiences to enjoy David Hockney: Bigger & Closer.
Still booking until 4 June, with best availability from next week. Visit our website to get your ticket 🎟️
📸 John Sturrock
Lightroom is officially open. Today we welcome our first audiences into David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
We're looking forward to sharing our hard work with you all.
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
"I think if you play with perspective, you can get much more interesting things out of it."
Using his famous joiners, David Hockney challenged traditional one point perspective.
We've had a wonderful response to David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
If you haven't got your ticket yet, there's still time to book for this 'irresistibly entertaining' show.
Tickets available now:
"There's no such thing as bad weather. If it rains, I draw the rain. If it snows, I'll draw the snow."
This isn't what we expected for July, but we're taking comfort in Hockney's endless inspiration.
Hear these insights and more with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer at Lightroom.
Bigger & Closer presents a rare insight into one of the lesser-exhibited facets of David Hockney's career: stage design.
From Glyndebourne to the New York Met, Hockney has painted the stage for the world's most outstanding houses. Get behind the curtain with us, from next week.
Thrilled to announce that we're extending the run of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
We're now booking until 1 October, get your tickets here: 🎟️
Relaxed Showings of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer join our schedule from next week, alongside a host of accessible performances for BSL users and those who require a sensory-adapted version of the show.
Find out more:
📸 John Sturrock
"I like looking. I like looking at things and there's a lot of ways to look at things."
With 28 projectors serving Lightroom's walls and floor, Hockney's process is brought to life.
When you visit, be sure to look around.
📸 John Sturrock
There are multiple ways to enjoy David Hockney: Bigger & Closer during your visit to Lightroom.
Our Lower and Upper Viewing Galleries provide a new perspective to our four-storey high show space.
📸 Image 1 John Sturrock
📸 Image 2 Justin Sutcliffe
Last night we celebrated the opening night of our second show, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.
The team at Lightroom and 59 Productions are so proud of this project and are really excited to share it with the world.
Some of our favourite stills from night one of Lightroom Live: Yuja x Hockney, when
@YujaWang
brought the vibrant world of David Hockney to life.
We're thrilled to see her take the stage again tonight for another evening of captivating talent. 🎹
We might have mentioned a couple of times lately that we had big news on the horizon . . .
Today we're delighted to announce Lightroom's second show The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks is now booking from 6 December.
Learn more and book now:
You can be just one small step away from the lunar surface this weekend at The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.
At Lightroom until 21 April 2024. Book now through the link in our bio 🎟
We cannot wait to welcome the incredible
@YujaWang
to Lightroom for Lightroom Live: YUJA x HOCKNEY - an intimate evening of live piano inspired by Hockney’s Bigger & Closer.
Lightroom, King's Cross | 28, 29, 30 September | 7pm & 9pm
Don’t miss it! Book:
We're off to a great start at Lightroom this week. Still a few tickets left for David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) - book now through our website: Happy Monday everyone 🛣️
To celebrate David Hockney’s 86th birthday this Sunday, 9 July, we were delighted this morning to unveil this portrait at Lightroom, sharing the moment with some of our friends from the King’s Cross area - and, of course, some LOVE LIFE cupcakes🧁
Less than 24 hours to go until we open for David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away). Got your ticket?
#LightroomHockney
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
The Moonwalkers opens in just one week. Who’s ready?
Tom Hanks' iconic narration takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the history of space exploration in intimate detail.
We are so saddened by the loss of Janine Shalom, our friend and colleague. We feel so privileged to have worked with her. We will be forever grateful for her guidance, wit and wisdom. Our thoughts are with her family.
Iconic works, lesser seen pieces and brand new perspectives.
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer pairs 60 years of creativity with innovative technology.
📸 John Sturrock
There's something for everyone at The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.
Now at Lightroom until 9 June 2024. Head to our bio for tickets.
📸 John Sturrock
Next week we officially open our doors for David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
We can't wait to welcome everyone to Lightroom. Tickets available to book through our website - or buy on the door.
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
'I mean, colour is a joyful thing. I mean it's joyful. And, I want my art to be joyful, too.'
Experience a new perspective with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
The curtain draws on our first season of Hockney 🎭
Now The Moonwalkers takes centre stage...T-60 hours till lift-off!
Tickets available through the link in our bio 🎟
As well as our BSL adapted and Relaxed Showings, Sensory-Adapted viewings are coming to Lightroom for David Hockney: Bigger & Closer.
More information available on our website:
📸 John Sturrock
Great to see everyone enjoying the scorching Saturn V launch on this chilly Sunday!
Book The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks through the link in our bio. At Lightroom until April 21 2024.
After an incredible opening week, it's been great to see so many of you getting lost in the sea of tranquility (for a moment!) 🔭
Join us on the lunar surface through the link in our bio. Booking until 21 April 2024.
One year ago today, Lightroom opened to the world. We’ve put together this little film looking back on the past twelve months - it’s been quite the year!
Yet to join us for The Moonwalkers? Book now at
We have lift-off!
#TheMoonwalkers
is out there and we couldn't be more excited!
From the world of David Hockney, to something more than a little different: a space-faring voyage with one of Hollywood's best-loved stars.
Learn more:
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
The original score for The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks has been composed by the acclaimed Emmy and two-time Ivor Novello-nominated composer, Anne Nikitin.
It's been fantastic to see audiences so engaged with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer.
If you enjoyed your visit, why not gift the experience to a loved one? Gift vouchers are available through our website and delivered via email, on a day of your choice.
📸 John Sturrock
Hockney first began documenting the Grand Canyon in 1982, aiming to "photograph the unphotographable".
These charcoal studies for 'A Bigger Grand Canyon' showcase Hockney's attention to detail in portraying the vast space.
Taken a walk down Lower Stable Street recently? A new mini exhibition now lines the walkway, taking you behind the scenes of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
📍 Lower Stable Street
@CoalDropsYard
📸 John Sturrock
We're delighted to see
@TheOtherArtFair
is opening today in Kings Cross. If you're planning to visit them over the weekend, extend your day out with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer at Lightroom.
Tickets available on the door and online.
📸 John Sturrock
It's officially the first day of Spring 🌾 🌼 🌱
What's your favourite Hockney springtime work? Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) features insight into many of Hockneys pastoral works.
🖼️ "The Big Hawthorn" 2008
Oil on 9 canvases (36 x 48" each)
108 x 144" overall
Join us this winter for "a glorious, exhilarating ride" into the wonder of space.
( ★★★★★ The Standard)
The Moonwalkers is open at Lightroom until 21 April 2024. Tickets available through the link in our bio, with best availability in the evening 🎟
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
We're three weeks in and guests are loving David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
See what our visitors had to say about their first experience at Lightroom.
📽️ Chris Skarratt TCA Productions
Behind the scenes 🎥
The scale model of our show space allows ideas to be tested and changed. Step inside the creative process with David Hockney, Jonathan Wilkinson and
@59productions
head of video Nick Corrigan.
Bigger & Closer’s first season is coming to a close! 🧑🎨
Since we opened back in February, we’ve been on a colourful journey through 60 years of David Hockney’s art. We’ve loved welcoming 280,000 guest to see the world through Hockney’s eyes.
We’re so excited to introduce
@garethfrysound
as sound designer of David Hockney: Bigger & Closer.
His sound expertise has led to extensive work in virtual & augmented reality, which has featured at Sundance, Tribeca and Venice Film Festivals.
David Hockney takes us on an immersive journey through 60 years of his art. Accompanied by narration from the artist himself, with an original score by Nico Muhly.
Tickets available through our website 🎟️
For Mother's Day this 19 March, we've added two extra morning slots to view David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away). Come join us for the perfect Sunday morning treat 💐
Just one week to go and tickets are limited, book on our website 🎟️
📸 John Sturrock
We're pleased to be offering £5 tickets to recipients of Universal Credit, available Monday - Wednesday after 1pm.
Visit our website to find out more and book your ticket 🎟️
Peering into the future... This model box has a fascinating past.
A perfect, 1:25 scale replica of the Lightroom space, the scale model is served by a rig of 5 miniature projectors. It’s an innovation created by the design team at
@59productions
, who built two identical models.
Lightroom's show space is four storeys high, with a projectable space of over 1,400 square metres.
With multiple levels and viewing galleries, it's the perfect place to discover a new perspective.
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
How to get to our Upper Viewing Gallery on your visit.
Get the most out of Bigger & Closer by exploring all viewing areas at Lightroom.
Tickets available through our website 🎟️
Want to hear more about our first show David Hockney: Bigger & Closer, from the man himself? Check out the full interview from the Today Programme broadcast this morning
We’re so excited to share this film documenting the Lightroom experience.
From arriving at our new home in
@CoalDropsYard
, to enjoying our remarkable debut show - David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
Happy Mothers Day to everyone celebrating🌼
'Mother I, Yorkshire Moors, August 1985' by David Hockney depicts the artist's mother, captured through photographic collage.
Laura Hockney was the subject of many of her son's portraits, and an avid supporter of his artistic career.
Have you heard we've extended bookings?
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks is now showing at Lightroom until 9 June 2024. Book now through the link in our bio 🔗
“You will be standing on the moon…”
@tomhanks
discusses The Moonwalkers on BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House 📻
Learn more about The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks through the link in our bio 🔗
If you're visiting Lightroom soon, why not make a day of it?
As new residents of
@CoalDropsYard
, we’ve joined over 50 restaurants, bars and shops serving locals and visitors.
See you soon 👋
Hockney's life-long fascination with the possibilities of new media is given vibrant expression in a show that invites visitors to see the world through his eyes. Come and see for yourself:
Come join us for art after sundown. We've just released more evening tickets for David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) from 22 February.
Tickets available here:
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
... as well as plenty of space-loving personalities sharing their thoughts on The Moonwalkers.
Become "completely immersed" for yourself through the link in our bio. 🔗
🎥 Chris Skarratt / The Cleveland Agency
We're loving all the positivity from opening night - we couldn't agree more! 🌠
Booking until 21 April 2024. Tickets available through the link in our bio 🎟
"The Queen's Window, Westminster Abbey" was designed by Hockney using his iPad, as the device is 'backlit like a window'.
Experience David Hockney's most celebrated works with Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away).
📸 John Sturrock
❝❞ Architectural Digest
We're kicking off the weekend and Pride Month by celebrating LGBT+ icon David Hockney.
The creative genius behind Lightroom's debut show, Hockney has throughout his 60 year career paved the way for everyone to create honest and unapologetic work.
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
We're almost two months in and loving the feedback from The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.
To see this 'awe-inspiring' show for yourself, head to the link in our bio.
What's it like to become part of a Hockney painting? Find yourself surrounded by an iPad creation at Lightroom.
The artist's process is revealed through each brushstroke, with new ideas and revisions playing out in real time.
🖼️18th – 27th June 2021, La Dorette Winding its Way
'Celebrating David Hockney' premiers at 8pm on
@SkyArts
tonight.
We've been so pleased to be work with outstanding presenter Melvyn Bragg on this, with parts of the series filmed right here at Lightroom.
📸 Justin Sutcliffe
Lightroom is a new home for spectacular artist-led shows. Our first show is the result of 3 years of close collaboration between David Hockney and the creators of Lightroom. It will be the first in a repertoire of original shows, made with leading artists and innovators.
"The audience will feel in this. They will feel in the forest. They will feel on the cliff. I think it is something very new" Don't believe David Hockney - why not book yourself a ticket & try this for yourself?
If you couldn't get enough of the Bigger & Closer score, we've got the perfect playlist for you.
This bespoke playlist - curated by composer
@nicomuhly
- delves into the inspirations behind the music for David Hockney: Bigger & Closer.
Listen here: 🎧
Adding a pop of colour to Blue Monday ☔ 'Tenemos' by Liliane Lijn is 11.3m high, towering over Coal Drops Yard. And you might notice something in the background...👀
Bigger & Closer celebrates David Hockney's approach to new technology. The collaboration invites us to look more closely, more truly and more joyously.
📸 John Sturrock
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) closes 3 December 2023 🎨
Whether you're yet to experience the magic or want to look a little closer once more, there's still time to see the show everyone is talking about.
Happy Earth day!
Today we're celebrating inspiration from the earth and all it's nature 🌱 Who better to look to than Hockney?
See for yourself with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away). Tickets available online through our website🎟️
David Hockney has been working daily with the team from
@59productions
in Lightroom for the past 3 weeks - after spending the past year building the show in miniature. Here he is with director Mark Grimmer - what do you think they're looking at?
As a dedicated follower of genius artist
#DavidHockney
and his pursuit of beauty and innovation, I had to see his show
@_LightRoomLDN
- it was thrilling and beautiful.
Feeling the post-holiday slump?
Head down to Lightroom for an unforgettable experience with the whole family.
The Moonwalkers is showing until 21 April 2024. Tickets available through the link in our bio 🎟