While staying in Acatlan, in Mexico, Hockney produced a number of works which dealt with issues such as space and perspective. Fascinated by the idea that a certain artwork could be perceived in different ways when experienced from different angles.

Stating that the series was not ‘about a hotel’, Hockney delves into his surroundings and transposes a panoramic view on two sheets of paper. Works from the Hotel Acatlan series have been included in collections such as the Tate, as their role within Hockney’s catalogue is of primary relevance.