Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Summary
British artist David Hockney, a major figure in contemporary art known for his colorful paintings and wide-ranging work, died at age 88 at his home in London. He had a long career that included painting, photography, and using new technology like iPads.Key Facts
- David Hockney died peacefully at home in London at age 88.
- He was a leading artist in the Pop art movement from the 1960s.
- Hockney was born in 1937 in Yorkshire, England, and studied art in Bradford and London.
- He moved to California in 1964 and painted scenes from both there and his native England.
- Hockney was openly gay and served as a hospital orderly during his military service.
- His 2018 painting, Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), sold for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist at that time.
- He worked in various art forms, including painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design.
- Hockney adopted technology early, using iPads for making art since 2010 and helped develop custom art apps.
- He is survived by his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and family members.
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