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British artist David Hockney's life in pictures

British artist David Hockney's life in pictures

Summary

British artist David Hockney, who died at age 88, was a leading figure in modern art for over 70 years. He created many famous paintings, including scenes from Yorkshire and Los Angeles, and used new tools like the iPad to make digital art later in life.

Key Facts

  • David Hockney was a British artist who worked for more than seven decades.
  • He painted landscapes, family and friends, and everyday scenes.
  • Hockney moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s and made some of his most famous works there.
  • He used a variety of styles and embraced digital art, including painting on an iPad.
  • Some of his paintings were very large, while others were small and intimate.
  • He refused a knighthood in 1990.
  • Hockney's work was shown in important exhibitions, including one in Paris in 2021.
  • He died at the age of 88.
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