Celebrated British contemporary artist David Hockney dies at 88
France 24 • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Renowned British artist David Hockney, a pivotal figure in contemporary art known for his vibrant use of color, passed away peacefully at home in London at age 88, shortly before his 89th birthday.
- Hockney gained fame for his iconic depictions of California's sunlit lifestyle, including images of swimming pools and male figures, and was a prominent figure in the British pop art movement before moving to the US.
- His 2018 painting "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)" sold for $90.3 million, setting a record for a living artist at auction.
- Later in life, Hockney returned to his native Yorkshire, producing prolific landscape works and continuing to innovate with new techniques, including digital art on iPads.
- Despite his success and fame, Hockney remained dedicated to his craft throughout his life, famously stating, "You don't retire doing this. You just do it until you fall over."