Guinness World Record to wish Hockney a Happy 80th Birthday

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    As part of this year’s celebrations for the world-famous artist David Hockney’s 80th birthday, Bradford is attempting an official Guinness World Record for the most signatures on a greetings card.

    Bradford-born David Hockney, who is considered one of Britain’s most influential artists of the 20th century, celebrated his 80th birthday on 9 July.

    The Official Guinness World Record for the most signatures on a greetings card is currently held by the Dubai Police force with 13,288 signatures; however, an attempt by Staffordshire County Council with around 21,500 signatures is still to be ratified, so Bradford needs at least 22,000 signatures to make it count.

    The giant card which is around 180cm tall and 120cm wide, which has been designed by Hallmark Cards using inspiration from Hockney’s famous artworks to create the number 80 as a collage, will be available to sign at various events across the summer.

    There will be a special signing event at Cartwright Hall on Thursday, 10 August, before moving to other locations including Bingley Music Live festival and the Broadway shopping centre.

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