Tampa Museum of Art Opened David Hockney Exhibit
The exhibition showcases over 140 works from the artist, who passed away earlier this year.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Fine Art
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The Tampa Museum of Art has launched a major exhibition featuring more than 140 pieces by the late artist David Hockney. The comprehensive display is divided into five sections and highlights his diverse contributions, including portraits, design work, and landscapes.
Why it matters
This exhibit offers Tampa residents a rare, extensive look at the career of one of the 20th century's most influential artists. It serves as a significant cultural retrospective following the passing of the artist earlier in 2026.
The exhibit features 140 individual works sourced from the Jordan D. Schnitzer family foundation collection. Visitors can access the show with ticket prices ranging from $5 to $25.
The players
David Hockney
An influential artist known for his contributions to the pop art movement, portraits, and landscape paintings who died in June 2026.
Tampa Museum of Art
A cultural institution located in Tampa that is hosting the 140-piece retrospective of the late artist's work.
Jordan D. Schnitzer family foundation
A philanthropic organization that manages a vast collection of fine art and provided the works for the current exhibition.
The details
Spanning five distinct sections, the collection explores the breadth of David Hockney's work, including his iconic portraits and landscape paintings. The items on display were provided by the Jordan D. Schnitzer family foundation.
Timeline
David Hockney passed away in June 2026 at age 88.
The exhibition officially opened at the Tampa Museum of Art on September 23, 2026.
The museum will host a special remix workshop for visitors in December 2026.
The exhibit is scheduled to remain on display through February 27, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This exhibition follows a pattern set by the Jordan D. Schnitzer family foundation to make significant private art collections accessible to the public through regional museum partnerships. It reflects the ongoing effort by mid-sized museums to draw visitors through high-profile, curated retrospectives.
Local visitors can attend the exhibition at the Tampa Museum of Art with ticket prices currently set between $5 and $25. Access to the gallery is available to the public through the exhibition's closing date on February 27, 2027.
The takeaway
The retrospective allows attendees to engage with the evolution of a major artist's style across multiple decades. Visitors interested in the artist's specific techniques should plan to attend the upcoming museum workshop in December.
What happens next
The Tampa Museum of Art is scheduled to host a remix workshop related to the exhibit in December 2026.
Further reading
Explore more local exhibits and artist features on our Fine Art page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Creative Loafing: Tampa Bay.
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