Reading glasses may not be the most fashionable accessory, but throughout history, many great artists have embraced them. One of the most prominent is David Hockney, a prolific painter and printmaker who has used reading glasses for decades.

Hockney is known for his vibrant landscapes, still-life paintings, and photographs that often feature the human form. He's also been a vocal advocate for reading glasses, calling them "a wonderful invention" in one interview. In fact, he has worn them since the mid-1970s and claims to have gone through dozens of pairs over the years.

With that in mind lets look at the more artistic reading glasses in our collection and where better to go to than the home of many artists.

The south of France.

Antibes

These Square and Geometric Reading Glasses Are Ideal for Men And Women Who Are Looking For A Touch Of Originality And Modernity On Their Nose.

The artistic shape owes all its eccentricity to the round lenses and the frame with square edges. This mix of shapes makes the model unique and fun.
Flexible temples provide real comfort when you are wearing the glasses and the frame is very light. This frame comes in natural shades. This frame is suitable for all faces, especially for round or oval faces.
The frame is made of injected plastic which gives them real strength and great lightness.
Available from +1.00 to +3.50 dioptre strengths in 0.5 steps

Cannes

These Women's Cat Eye Reading Glasses Are Ideal For Ladies Looking For Femininity And Comfort.Their "New-Age" Butterfly Shape Gives A New Breath To "Cat Eye" Frames. As For the Chosen Patterns, They Emphasize The Singularity Of The Model And Reinforce The Originality. 

This Frame Is Perfect For Anyone Who Wants To Stand Out And Get Off The Beaten Track! Their Very Pronounced "Cat's Eye" Shape And Their Large Temples Make Them Avant-Gardist And Unique

Marseille

These Vintage Circular Reading Glasses Are Made for Women And Men Who Want To Combine Originality And Comfort. Their Round Shape Is Very Pronounced, Their Nose Bridge Is Wide and Raised And The Tips On Their Pierced Temples Make This Model, Even Classic, Ultra Trendy And A Bit Crazy! We Like Its Soft Touch and Its Colourful Tortoise Patterns.
Their Injected Plastic Frame Gives Them an Incredible Strength And An Unparalleled Lightness.
Available From +1.00 To +3.50 in 0.5 dioptre steps.

St Tropez

Close your eyes and transport yourself to the colourful, sunny south of France with K38 St Tropez butterfly reading glasses! Whether you’re having a tête-à-tête in Paris or sunbathing on the beaches of Nice, these chic reading glasses will help you make a statement with every look. Sexy and attractive, they come in bold shades of blues, purples, and greens perfect for adding some subtle flair to any outfit. With these lightweight frames that fit snugly without pinching, you'll be stylishly seeing clearly in no time. And don't let their beauty fool you: these robust glasses won't easily lose shape or colour - letting them keep up with your epic holiday adventure. So don’t miss out: now is the time to unlock your hidden French style and own K38's butterfly reading glasses.

Monte Carlo

For something completely out of the ordinary take a look at these fabulous sunglasses.These rectangular metal sunglasses will delight women and men who are looking for an ultra-trendy and hyper Instagram able look. This original frame is worthy of the best influencers with its invisible frame which is almost entirely made of lenses. This is a limited edition so buy them whilst stocks last.

So there we are we hope that the artist in you can find a suitably arty pair of reading glasses that will provide inspiration for that next piece of art that you are working on.