David Hockney, revolutionary British artist, dies aged 88
Renowned British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. Known for his vibrant paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and his innovative approach to portraiture, he was a major figure in 20th-century art.
Why it matters
Hockney's death marks the loss of one of the most influential contemporary artists who significantly shaped modern British and international art.
David Hockney in 2017. Photograph: Aurélien Meunier/Getty Images View image in fullscreen David Hockney in 2017. Photograph: Aurélien Meunier/Getty Images David Hockney David Hockney, pioneering British artist famed for his pools and portraits, dies aged 88 The peroxide blond painter from Yorkshire made his name with sunkissed visions of California and never stopped breaking barriers, going on to become one of contemporary art’s most important figures ‘David Hockney caught the look of the modern world’ David Hockney’s life in pictures
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