British artist David Hockney has died at 88, his agent says
Summary
British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88, according to his public relations agent. Hockney was known for his colorful paintings of scenes from places like California, Normandy, and the UK and was a major figure in contemporary art during the 20th and 21st centuries.Key Facts
- David Hockney died peacefully at home in London on Thursday, a month before his 89th birthday.
- He was one of the most important contemporary artists, famous for bright, colorful paintings.
- Hockney was born in Bradford, northern England, and later moved to London to study art.
- In the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles to capture the bright sunlight he admired in films.
- He became known for pictures of swimming pools and sunny lifestyles using acrylic paint.
- One of his most famous paintings sold for $90.3 million in 2018, a record for a living artist at that time.
- Hockney was connected to notable figures like Andy Warhol, and he lived between Los Angeles, London, and Paris.
- He was invited to the White House in 1985 to dine with President Ronald Reagan, Prince Charles, and Princess Diana.
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