In glittering resin clogs and blue pool socks, the 85-year-old artist turned his famous painting upside down for the prestigious British Order of Merit dinner.
With the compliments of the king. “Your yellow galoshes. Magnificently chosen!” exclaimed Charles III as he welcomed David Hockney to his first Order of Merit lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 24 November. Indeed, on that occasion, the 85-year-old famous artist, the author of the symbolic canvas. The Splash: posing in a pool with a diving board, opted for a pair of footwear that’s far from protocol: yellow Crocs. In a mischievous mood, the British artist teamed his plaid suit with pop resin tars and a polka dot tie. An outfit that contrasted with the congregation.
In the video, Stella McCartney was confused while greeting King Charles III.
Indeed, the very prestigious and serious British Order of Merit has just 24 members, many of whom wear black at their annual meeting. This elite circle, which counted among its ranks Winston Churchill or the novelist Henry James, was joined in 2012 by the artist chosen by Queen Elizabeth II, although she would turn down an offer to paint her portrait. True to his iconoclastic temperament, he did not hesitate to attract the attention of the new king.
Portrait of the artist
David Hockney is distinguished by his art of combining colors with his paintings, as in his wardrobe. On November 24 in Buckingham, in addition to yellow Crocs, the artist also played the card of eccentricity with blue socks. Note that he usually appears with a red tie worn over an occasional green, or yellow, or blue shirt. Extraordinary style, but without the crime of lèse-majesté.
In the video, a bystander throws eggs at King Charles III
Source: Le Figaro
