Howard Hodgkin had a strong connection to the town of Wissett in Suffolk, England, where he lived with his partner Antony Peattie from the mid-1980s until his death in 2017. Wissett was not only Hodgkin's home, but also the location of his studio, where he created many of his later works. This connection to Suffolk is a significant aspect of Hodgkin's life and legacy, and his contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated and admired today.
(1932-2017)
Howard Hodgkin
Howard Hodgkin (1932-2017) was a British painter and printmaker known for his abstract and colourful compositions. Born in London, Hodgkin studied at the Camberwell School of Art and later at the Bath Academy of Art. He was heavily influenced by the work of artists such as Henri Matisse and Paul Cézanne.
Hodgkin's paintings are characterised by their vibrant colours and expressive brushstrokes. He often worked in a small format, creating intensely personal and emotional works that conveyed a sense of intimacy and immediacy. Hodgkin was also interested in the relationships between colour, form, and space, and his paintings often blur the boundaries between abstraction and representation.
Throughout his career, Hodgkin exhibited widely and received numerous awards and accolades for his work. In 1985, he represented Britain at the Venice Biennale, and in 1992 he was awarded the Turner Prize. His work can be found in many prestigious collections around the world, including the Tate Gallery in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Despite being diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Hodgkin continued to work and create until his death in 2017. His legacy continues to inspire and influence artists around the world.