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Jun 12, 2026

David Hockney, Influential British Artist, Dies at 88

British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential figures in contemporary art known for his vibrant paintings of California swimming pools and portraits, has died at age 88. King Charles and cultural figures worldwide paid tribute to the Bradford-born painter.

Jun 12, 2026·11 sources

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▪Hockney is known for a series of paintings depicting sun-drenched swimming pools in Los Angeles, including his 1967 work "A Bigger Splash."
▪In 2018, his 1972 painting "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)" sold for $90.3 million at Christie's.
▪He was a leading artist in the 1960s Pop art movement.

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Contemporary art

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