Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
Summary
David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at 88 in London earlier this month. His private funeral was attended only by his partner and great-nephew, and several memorial services are planned in cities important to his life.Key Facts
- David Hockney was 88 years old and died at his home in London.
- Only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney attended the funeral, as he wished.
- Memorial services will be held next year in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire.
- Hockney’s artworks will mostly go to foundations and public institutions worldwide.
- He was known for colorful paintings, including Yorkshire landscapes and Los Angeles swimming pools.
- Hockney was a leading figure in the 1960s pop art movement.
- In 2018, one of his swimming pool paintings sold for nearly £70 million, a record for a living artist.
- King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly expressed sadness at his death.
- Exhibitions of Hockney’s work are currently showing and planned for next year in London.
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