Australians will soon have the chance to step inside the colourful world of one of modern art’s greatest visionaries, with an internationally acclaimed immersive exhibition making its Australian debut just months after David Hockney’s death. For generations of art lovers, David Hockney’s work has been instantly recognisable, from his iconic Californian swimming pools to vibrant landscapes and striking portraits, the British artist spent more than seven decades challenging the way people see the world. Now you will be able to experience that vision in an entirely new way when David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) opens at Carriageworks in Sydney on October 22. Rather than displaying paintings on gallery walls, the exhibition transforms Carriageworks’ vast Bay 17 into a four-sided digital environment where Hockney’s art surrounds visitors from floor to ceiling. His paintings, photographs, drawings and digital works are brought together with animation, music and narration by Hockney himself, creating an experience that explores not only his art but also the way he looked at the world.