BBC Radio Cambridgeshire interview
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MODO presents David Hockney: Beneath the Surface, a David Hockney exhibition in London at our Piccadilly Arcade showroom, from 8 September 2026 to 12 January 2027. The exhibition celebrates the life and work of David Hockney through his iconic swimming pool images, while exploring the enduring questions of perception, perspective, and ways of seeing that defined his career.
Please note the exhibition has moved to our London gallery in Picadilly Arcade.
"David Hockney spent a lifetime encouraging us to look more closely at the world around us. 'Beneath the Surface' is an invitation to do exactly that. We hope visitors leave not only having enjoyed the work, but having discovered something new in the act of looking itself. The team is proud, and excited to extend the exhibition and bring it to London"
— Sally Musgrove Clark, The Hockney Gallery Ltd, (MODO/Pentimento/Art & Culture Education C.I.C)
MODO presents Beneath the Surface, an intimate exhibition celebrating the life and work of David Hockney through his iconic swimming pool images, while exploring the enduring questions of perception, perspective, and ways of seeing that defined his career.
As part of the exhibition, MODO's Media presentation will present In Memoriam, a short film reflecting on David Hockney's life, influence, and enduring contribution to the way we see the world. Presented alongside the exhibition, the film offers a moment to pause, reflect, and consider the questions that remained central to Hockney's work throughout his life: how we look, how we perceive, and how meaning is created through seeing.
Developed by the team at MODO in collaboration with ACE CIC, the exhibition continues the gallery's commitment to creating accessible, thought-provoking experiences around art, perception, and contemporary culture. MODO shares its showcase space in Cambridge with ACE C.I.C the not for profit who brought us The Cambridge Lectures on Art and Intelligence, the School programme 'End Bossiness Soon' and the current exhibition 'Beneath the Surface' London.
All funds from tickets go directly to Art and Culture Education (ACE) C.I.C.
Running until mid January 2027 in London, the exhibition places Hockney's iconic swimming pool works at the centre of a new immersive and interactive gallery experience.
Alongside the signed posters exhibited on the ground floor, visitors will encounter a contemporary environment inspired by one of the most recognisable themes within Hockney's practice. Beneath the Surface invites visitors to look again at works that have become part of our collective visual culture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN DOES THE EXHIBITION OPEN?
The exhibition opened on 1 July 2026 and ran throughout Summer 2026 before transferring to MODO's London gallery in September 2026. It has become one of the key cultural experiences in Cambridge for visitors interested in art, design and immersive exhibitions.
WHERE IS MODO CAMBRIDGE?
MODO is our larger gallery space, located in the heart of Cambridge and hosts exclusively David Hockney artworks. Full address, travel directions and visitor information are available here.
WHERE IS MODO LONDON?
12 PICCADILLY ARCADE, LONDON SW1Y 6NH
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 11:30-5PM
To book an appointment outside of these hours, please contact now@modoart.co.uk
IS THERE AN ADMISSION CHARGE?
The exhibition is ticketed to provide visitors access to the exhibition at its fullest presentation. All ticket proceeds are donated to Art & Culture Education CIC (ACE CIC).
CAN I TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS?
Photography policies may vary throughout the exhibition. Please check with gallery staff on arrival for the latest guidance.
