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Radio Solent,3 mins

David Hockney art on display in Dorchester

Steve Harris

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An important contributor of the 1960s pop movement, David Hockney is considered one of the most influential and important British artists. Seven pieces of his artwork are on display at Dorchester's Shire Hall forming part of an exhibition exploring same sex relationships. The artifacts on display have come from the British Museum and Shire Hall had to ensure their museum could fulfill all the criteria needed to display such work. Ollie Peart spoke to Shire Hall director, Anna Bright.

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