David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners
Summary
David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at age 88 and had a private funeral with only his partner and great-nephew attending, as he wished. His life and work will be honored with public memorial services in London and other cities in the coming years.Key Facts
- David Hockney died peacefully at home on June 11 at the age of 88.
- Only two people attended his funeral: his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney.
- Both attendees are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, started by Hockney in 2008.
- Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held in London in spring 2027, followed by events in Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles.
- Hockney created about 35,000 artworks over 60 years, including a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey.
- Around 8,000 of his works, worth over £1 billion, have been donated to his foundation.
- His works are featured in current and upcoming exhibitions in London.
- Demand for Hockney’s art surged by over 1,200% shortly after his death at Art Basel, an international art fair.
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