Uri Geller, the famous spoon-bending psychic, and David Hockney, the pioneering British artist, share a friendship rooted in the international art and celebrity scenes.

Geller, who has an extensive collection of art and memorabilia, has previously cited Hockney as one of the prominent artistic figures he has worked with and known.

While both are iconic figures who became globally famous in the 1970s, their professional intersection mostly involves Geller’s personal art endeavors and their mutual socialization in high-profile circles.

Here are a few notable details about their relationship: Shared Social Circles: The two men have been photographed together at gallery events, including private viewings of art exhibitions curated by Hockney (such as the Robert Mapplethorpe Curated by David Hockney show in London).

Geller’s Own Art: Geller is also an artist who previously created his own series of drawings and even non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

He has long surrounded himself with artistic luminaries, often mentioning Hockney alongside other influential figures and mentors like Salvador Dalí.

Museum Exhibits: Geller showcases memorabilia, gifts, and photographs from his encounters with influential public figures—including Hockney—at his Uri Geller Museum located in Jaffa, Israel.

In addition to being a mystifier, TV personality, motivational speaker and author, Uri Geller is also an Artist.

Uri showed superb talent as a boy in the subject of art, and from a very early age has always excelled, receiving highest grades in drawing and painting.

At the Santa Terra college in Cyprus. Aged 13, Uri won first prize as the best painter of his class, with his first painting, pictured below:

This, Uri’s first painting was given to his mother-in-law were it was hung in her apartment for over 30 years.

This table was also made by Uri while at school in Cyprus, showing that his artistic talents extend beyond drawing and painting.

Uri’s School Grades

 

 

Uri Painting

 

 

A selection of Uri’s paintings.

 

 

Some of Uri’s Drawings

Uri was mentored by the incredible Salvador Dali in the 1970’s, and had the privilege of meeting and being influenced by other renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Peter Max and Andy Warhol.

As well as paintings Uri’s artwork includes:

Uri’s Original Drawings

 

 

The “Geller Effect” Cadillac

 

 

The Pyramid

 

 

Uri Geller Jewellery

 

 

Plates and Ceramics

 

Dickenson Crystal Collection

 

 

 

Articles about Uri’s Artwork

 

 

Poole Pottery

 

 

Uri’s Drawing used for
Belinda Carlisle’s smash
hits album and T-shirts

 

 

Uri’s Drawing used for
Michael Jackson’s
“Invincible” Album.