King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
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"I trust they will see him tread safely into the hereafter as we mourn a man whose irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation will be most sorely missed."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"A great artist and a wonderful man, who with the power of art changed the perception of Britishness."
— Dame Tracey Emin , Celebrity
"I was saddened to hear of the death of one of Britain's most celebrated artists."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"The loss to the art world is immense: David's passing brings to a close an extraordinary body of work characterised by reinvention."
— Alex Farquharson , Executive
"He was a very public figure in lots of ways, in a sense, it wasn't just his art, but was the statement, the man himself was something of a statement."
— Grayson Perry , Celebrity
"David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius as lightly as those beloved yellow Crocs of his that helped brighten Palace occasions."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"A great artist and a wonderful man, who with the power of art changed the perception of Britishness."
— Tracey Emin , Celebrity
"The prime minister is saddened to hear of the death of David Hockney, one of Britain’s most celebrated artists."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"David was an endlessly inventive artist, with a unique vision of the world."
— Alex Farquharson , Executive
"the popularity and durability of David Hockney’s art, through all his shape-shifts and restlessly inventive experiments, are really no mystery."
— Simon Schama , Academic
"When I say that, people laugh at me, as Picasso was the archetypal artist of the 20th century. But David Hockney is also an incredibly popular artist whose work changes how we see things."
— Norman Rosenthal , Other
"was one of life's true originals"
— King Charles , Celebrity
"David was one of life's true originals; one who wore his genius as lightly as those beloved yellow Crocs of his that helped brighten Palace occasions."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"The popularity and durability of David Hockney's art, through all his shape-shifts and restlessly inventive experiments, are really no mystery."
— Simon Schama , Academic
"David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius as lightly as those beloved yellow Crocs of his..."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"I do not think life is about prizes."
— David Hockney , Celebrity
"David Hockney’s restless eye and eager enthusiasm for pastures new has left us with an extraordinary legacy."
— Dr. David Hoyle , Other
""was one of life's true originals""
— King Charles , Celebrity
"Los Angeles will always be thought of by many people worldwide through the images that David created."
— Stephanie Barron , Academic
"For David in the 1960s, Los Angeles was an enigma — a unique city different from his native London or even from New York City."
— Doug E. Roberts , Other
"Time magazine art critic Robert Hughes once called him 'the Cole Porter of modern art.'"
— Robert Hughes , Other
Key People
The director of Tate Britain who praised Hockney's contributions to art.
Christopher Isherwood was a writer and occasional guest of David Hockney.
An acclaimed British artist who paid tribute to David Hockney.
Hockney was one of the UK's most important and popular artists known for his vibrant and innovative artworks.
Doug E. Roberts is a close friend and fellow artist of David Hockney.
Dr. David Hoyle is the Dean of Westminster.
Erica Bolton is the publicist who confirmed David Hockney's death.
A British artist who discussed David Hockney's influence and legacy.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
Norman Rosenthal is an art curator recognized for his role in the promotion of contemporary artists.
Peter Schlesinger was an artist who had an early love affair with David Hockney.
Queen Elizabeth II was the queen of the United Kingdom and the mother of King Charles and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Robert Hughes was an art critic who commented on David Hockney's work.
Simon Schama is a historian and writer known for his commentary on culture and art.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Stephanie Barron is a senior curator and head of the modern art department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Tracey Emin is an acclaimed British artist known for her provocative work.
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The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
David Hockney, the iconic British painter known for his vibrant depictions of swimming pools and landscapes, has died aged 88. His six-decade career spanned various mediums, including painting, photography, and digital illustration.
David Hockney, the English painter, photographer, and printmaker known for his vibrant depictions of California and his innovative use of technology in art, has died at 88.
David Hockney, the British artist whose vibrant pool paintings defined an era, has died aged 88. His work was deeply inspired by the light and landscape of southern California.
Celebrated British painter David Hockney has died aged 88. A statement by his publicist described him as 'one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries'.
King Charles has paid tribute to British artist David Hockney, who passed away at the age of 88. 'David was one of life’s true originals,' the King said in his statement.
A tribute to David Hockney, highlighting his subversive and bold approach to art, his playful nature, and his ability to find freedom and fulfillment in his work, especially in his depictions of California's blue skies and pools.
David Hockney, the innovative and prolific British artist who arrived in Los Angeles in 1964, soon celebrating its sun-drenched life and landscapes in colorful, wildly popular paintings, died Thursday.
David Hockney, one of the most influential British artists, has died aged 88. Tributes have been pouring in from across the art world, highlighting his impact and legacy.
David Hockney, one of the world's most influential contemporary artists, has died at his home in London at the age of 88. He was best known for his paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and his exploration of color and form.
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