David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

Thu 22 Oct '26 – Sun 24 Jan '27 (DAILY event)

Overview

Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, with Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), a breathtaking immersive experience by Lightroom London, presented by Carriageworks and Andrew Kay & Associates with Lexus. Having captivated audiences in London, Manchester, Seoul and Singapore, this highly acclaimed work arrives in Sydney for its Australian debut, bringing Hockney's extraordinary…

Step into the vibrant world of David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, with Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), a breathtaking immersive experience by Lightroom London, presented by Carriageworks and Andrew Kay & Associates with Lexus.

Having captivated audiences in London, Manchester, Seoul and Singapore, this highly acclaimed work arrives in Sydney for its Australian debut, bringing Hockney's extraordinary body of work to life on unprecedented scale.

Narrated by Hockney himself, Bigger & Closer takes us on a personal journey through sixty years of his artistic practice, offering a rare and fascinating insight into the imagination of one of the most influential and defining contemporary artists of the 20th century.

Featuring state-of-the-art projections and a specially composed score by Nico Muhly, this monumental 360° production guides you through Hockney's work, from the iconic to lesser-seen masterpieces, and new works created especially for this project.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the world through Hockney's eyes, immerse yourself in his life and art, and celebrate his extraordinary legacy.

Location

Carriageworks

245 Wilson Street Eveleigh NSW 2015 Australia

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Location - 245 Wilson Street Eveleigh NSW 2015 Australia

FAQs

Accessibility

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Employ people with disability

Have a place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have handrails on all your stairways

Have raised tactile buttons in your lifts

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)

Provide information in large print

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)