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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: David Hockney, Influential British Artist and Pop Art Pioneer, Dies at 88
Caption: David Hockney, Influential British Artist and Pop Art Pioneer, Dies at 88. British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88, passing away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month before his 89th birthday, according to his publicist Erica Bolton. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, Hockney rose to prominence within the 1960s pop art movement and remained a major force for six decades. A versatile and innovative artist, he worked across a wide range of media, including painting, photography, etching, lithography, stained glass, opera design and, later in life, digital art created on iPads. Known for his distinctive style and appearance, Hockney became one of Britain's most recognisable artists, drawing large audiences to exhibitions throughout his career. Two of his most celebrated works are A Bigger Splash and Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), both of which helped define his vibrant depictions of California life and swimming pools. The latter became one of the most expensive works by a living artist when it sold for about $90 million at auction in 2018, cementing Hockney's commercial status. Throughout his life, he received some of Britain's highest honours, including appointments to the Order of the Companions of Honour and the Order of Merit. Hockney is survived by his partner, Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, his brothers Philip and John, and his great-nephew Richard, who worked with him as a studio assistant. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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