Official Tube Art For London's Piccadilly Circus Station Gets Ruthlessly Mocked

The new official art for London's Piccadilly Circus station has some new official art befitting its whimsical name, but few across the pond seem thrilled with the design. The art by David Hockney was shared by London mayor Sadiq Khan last night.

Brilliant work from David Hockney in Piccadilly--the first of a series of major art projects we’ve commissioned as part of our brand new #LetsDoLondon campaign. Lots more to come very soon! #DavidHockney pic.twitter.com/djW8BGSNuu

— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) May 11, 2021

Hockney is a renowned and impressive English painter meaning the Piccadilly piece's vibe, which a charitable person may call amusing and a critic might call amateurish, is likely intentional.

Nevertheless, English tube users were critical of Hockney's work, and took to MS Paint to parody it.

You think that's good…wait till you get a load of Paddington!! pic.twitter.com/SMRp8NREiL

— Notorious N.A.T. (@Helio_Spherical) May 11, 2021

I would like to submit my art for consideration pic.twitter.com/JgcbnNrI40

— George Tuckley (@georgetuckley2) May 11, 2021

Hockney's work is part of London's "Let's Do London" campaign, which is designed to rev up English tourism to the capital as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted on museums and music venues, so while Hockney's art may not inspire much confidence in the London art scene, there are places where the British can see some masterful work.