David Hockney, a legend of British contemporary art, has died
12 june 2026 в 15:37
The art world mourns the loss of David Hockney, one of the most famous and influential artists in the UK. Hockney passed away at the age of 88; his press secretary, Erica Bolton, confirmed on Friday that he peacefully left this world at his home. Known for his vibrant paintings, iconic pool scenes, and innovative experiments with photography and digital art, Hockney had a significant impact on contemporary art for over six decades.
Learn more about the legendary artist, his most famous works, and the legacy he left behind.
Hockney was a British painter, photographer, graphic artist, and digital artist who became one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. He was born in Bradford, England, on July 9, 1937, and gained fame in the 1960s as part of the British pop art movement before achieving international recognition for his vivid depictions of life in California, portraits, and innovative use of new technologies.
Throughout his career, spanning more than six decades, Hockney worked in painting, photography, set design, and digital media, solidifying his reputation as one of the most renowned artists in the world.
Hockney passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. His death was confirmed by his press secretary, who stated in a message that the artist «peacefully left this world at home» a month before his 89th birthday. The specific cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
Hockney was best known for his paintings such as «A Bigger Splash» (1967), «Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)» (1972), «Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Percy», - «American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman)», - and «Peter Getting Out of Nick’s Pool».
His vibrant pool paintings, inspired by Southern California, became some of the most recognizable images in contemporary art. In 2018, «Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)» was sold at auction for over $ 90 million, setting a record for a living artist at that time.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hockney’s net worth was estimated at $ 200 million.
Hockney was never married. He openly acknowledged his homosexuality for much of his career and was known for incorporating LGBTQ+ themes into his work long before homosexuality was widely accepted in the UK. His personal life and relationships often influenced his art
Learn more about the legendary artist, his most famous works, and the legacy he left behind.
Hockney was a British painter, photographer, graphic artist, and digital artist who became one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. He was born in Bradford, England, on July 9, 1937, and gained fame in the 1960s as part of the British pop art movement before achieving international recognition for his vivid depictions of life in California, portraits, and innovative use of new technologies.
Throughout his career, spanning more than six decades, Hockney worked in painting, photography, set design, and digital media, solidifying his reputation as one of the most renowned artists in the world.
Hockney passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. His death was confirmed by his press secretary, who stated in a message that the artist «peacefully left this world at home» a month before his 89th birthday. The specific cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
Hockney was best known for his paintings such as «A Bigger Splash» (1967), «Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)» (1972), «Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Percy», - «American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman)», - and «Peter Getting Out of Nick’s Pool».
His vibrant pool paintings, inspired by Southern California, became some of the most recognizable images in contemporary art. In 2018, «Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)» was sold at auction for over $ 90 million, setting a record for a living artist at that time.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hockney’s net worth was estimated at $ 200 million.
Hockney was never married. He openly acknowledged his homosexuality for much of his career and was known for incorporating LGBTQ+ themes into his work long before homosexuality was widely accepted in the UK. His personal life and relationships often influenced his art
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