Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Renowned British artist David Hockney has passed away at the age of 88. Celebrated for his contributions to the pop art movement and his diverse use of mediums, he is being remembered by political and cultural leaders as a titan of British art.
Why it matters
Hockney was a globally influential figure in contemporary art, and his death marks the end of a significant era in 20th-century visual culture.
David Hockney, who has died aged 88, used his life to craft a visual language that was unmistakably his own.
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