Howard Hodgkin discusses his 'pictures of emotional situations' including Clean Sheets 1979–84. As well as explaining his resistance to discussing his subject matter, he explores how the pictures have personal meaning for him, and how they might affect those who see them.
Howard Hodgkin: 'Pictures of emotional situations'
The late artist is regarded as one of the most important British painters of his time
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Artist
Howard Hodgkin
1932–2017
Artwork
Rain
Howard Hodgkin
1984–9
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Clean Sheets
Howard Hodgkin
1979–84
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Girl on a Sofa
Howard Hodgkin
1968
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Dinner at West Hill
Howard Hodgkin
1964–6
Artwork
Mr and Mrs E.J.P.
Howard Hodgkin
1969–73
Artwork
Come into the Garden, Maud
Howard Hodgkin
2000–3
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Interior of a Museum
Howard Hodgkin
1956–9
Artwork
Girl at Night
Howard Hodgkin
1966
Artwork
Clean Sheets
Howard Hodgkin
1979–84
Artwork
R.B.K.
Howard Hodgkin
1969–70