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This audio guide is a short and descriptive guide on David Hockney's painting A Bigger Splash, which was painted in 1967 and is currently part of Tate's collection. This guide gives some biographical context of the artist and the adventures that Hockney took after graduating from this studies, in London, whilst also providing some secrets or 'behind the scenes' of Hockey's thought processes and decision making which lead him to paint the iconic splash and why A Bigger Splash is the most singular out of the trio that Hockney painted. This audial is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn a little more about this wonderful, yet simple painting that resides in Tate's collection, painted by one of the most icon British painters. This guide is suitable for all ages.