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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Harrison

David Hockney’s cigarettes set off fire alarm at launch of new exhibition

Justin Sutcliffe

David Hockney, a man never without his favourite Camel cigarettes, set off the fire alarms during the launch of his immersive new art exhibition on Tuesday night (21 February).

The much-loved British artist’s new show, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), was the first exhibition to open the Lightroom venue in Kings Cross and aims to allow attendees “to see the world through Hockney’s eyes”.

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