British artist David Hockney's life in pictures

The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

With iPhones and Faxes, David Hockney Embraced Tech

Polaroids and photocopiers also gave the artist possibilities for creating in forms vastly different from his paintings.

By Alex Marshall

Artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Celebrated painter was known for works including the ‘Swimming Pool’ series

David Hockney, giant of British painting, dies at the age of 88

Internationally renowned, notably for his painting 'A Bigger Splash' (1967) and his series of pool paintings, the British artist, who lived in Normandy from 2019 to 2023, produced work that straddled pop art and hyperrealism, never hesitating to use new technologies as sources of inspiration. He died on June 11.

‘I think about him every time I go swimming’: David Hockney remembered by Rachel Whiteread, Jeremy Deller and more

Artists and cultural figures celebrate the great Yorkshire painter who could ‘make teabags and toothpaste glamorous’ – with a poem from a fellow Yorkshireman ‘David Hockney caught the look of the modern world’ David Hockney, revolutionary British artist, dies aged 88 My earliest memories of modern artists were of David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Bridget Riley. I remember seeing a TV programme about David in the 1970s as a young kid and thinking “wow, is that what being an artist is like?” Be...

By Guardian Staff

Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.

Iconic British artist David Hockney dead at 88

Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th century art, died Thursday, his publicist said. He was 88.

Britain’s David Hockney, a giant of contemporary art, dies aged 88

British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his publicist announced on Friday. Tributes poured in for the 1960s pop art pioneer who established himself as a globally renowned painter and master draughtsman and kept painting, experimenting and exhibiting right up until his death. “I think I’ve something to say to people – that’s why,” he told the Daily Telegraph in...

By Agence France-Presse

British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Considered a superstar of pop art, the UK painter was one of the world's most influential artists during his lifetime.

David Hockney, iconic British artist, dies at 88

David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, died on Friday aged 88. France 24 takes a look back at the life and career of one of the giants of the art world.

By FRANCE24

David Hockney has died at 88. One theme was constant in his 7-decade career: Never stop working.

David Hockney has died at 88. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images The iconic British artist David Hockney has died at 88. He had a voracious work ethic and kept working until his final days. Research suggests that working into old age could help stave off chronic disease. David Hockney has died at age 88, one month short of his 89th birthday. The iconic British artist, known for his signature bleached blonde hair and colorful, rounded glasses, had a work ethic that kept him creating un...

Voices: David Hockney, my kind, generous friend, taught the world to see beauty

Geordie Greig, who was close to David Hockney for more than 50 years, interviewed him countless times, sat for him and drove round the Hollywood Hills with him, pays tribute to his witty and wonderful friend

By Geordie Greig

David Hockney, one of the 20th century’s most influential British artists, dies aged 88

The painter achieved massive success with his colorful scenes of California, Normandy, and the United Kingdom

By Rafa De Miguel

David Hockney, Iconic British Artist, Dies at 88

David Hockney, the painter widely regarded to be one of the most influential contemporary British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died. He was 88. The news was announced by Hockney’s publicist to the BBC. “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the […]

By Alex Ritman

David Hockney dies at 88: 5 things to know about the artist who made pools iconic

David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88

Hockney explored, reimagined classical portraiture, landscape painting and pop art, working in painting, collage, photography and digital drawing.

David Hockney was a swirling, explosive star

The British artist has died aged 88

By Andrew Marr

David Hockney, Legendary British Artist, Dies at 88

Hockney "passed away peacefully at home on 11 June," just one month before his 89th birthday, his publicist has said.

By Lily Ford

David Hockney, of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, dies at 88

"Strong shadows meant a lot of sun," the painter recalled to BBC television in 2009. "So I thought, well, wherever that is, it's always sunny."

David Hockney, star of 20th-century art, dies at age 88

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.

Legendary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. “Strong shadows meant a lot of sun,” the painter recalled to BBC television in 2009. “So I thought, well, wherever that is, it’s always sunny.” Two decades later, Hockney […]

British art 'giant' David Hockney dies aged 88

British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his publicist announced Friday.

By RFI

British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88

David Hockney Dies: Legendary British Artist Was 88

David Hockney, the legendary British artist behind some of the most recognizable works of contemporary painting, such as The Splash and Pool with Two Figures, has died. He was 88.  News of Hockney’s death was first reported in the French press and was later confirmed by his publicist in a statement to the BBC and […]

By Zac Ntim

Contemporary art giant David Hockney dies aged 88

British artist David Hockney, a leading figure in contemporary and pop art, has died at his London home at the age of 88.

Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including prints, paintings and photographs.

David Hockney, celebrated British artist, dies at 88

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said...