About the Artist
Howard Hodgkin
Howard Hodgkin (1932–2017) was a celebrated British painter known for his bold use of color and emotionally charged abstraction. Trained at Camberwell School of Art and Bath Academy of Art, he rejected labels, describing himself simply as a painter. His works, marked by gestural brushwork and intimate subject matter, often evoked feelings rather than depicting objects. Associated with the “New British Painting” movement of the 1980s, Hodgkin earned international recognition, winning the Turner Prize in 1985 and a knighthood in 1992. His legacy endures through his vibrant canvases, works on paper, and prints.
