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Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney

Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney

Summary

David Hockney, a British artist born in Bradford in 1937, has died at the age of 88. He was known for his colorful paintings and use of new technology, and was celebrated in his hometown with a drone light show tribute.

Key Facts

  • David Hockney was born in Bradford, England, in 1937.
  • He knew he wanted to be an artist by the age of 10.
  • Hockney studied at the Royal College of Art and was important in London’s pop-art scene by his mid-20s.
  • He later moved to Los Angeles for inspiration and sunshine.
  • He used modern technologies like Polaroid cameras, fax machines, and iPads to create art.
  • Hockney was famous for paintings of California landscapes, blue pools, and Yorkshire woodlands.
  • At 88 years old, he was still active in his art career.
  • Bradford honored him with a drone light show showing his image in the sky.
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