Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

David Hockney, the celebrated British artist known for his vibrant depictions of swimming pools and landscapes, has died at age 88 at his home in London. Renowned for his innovative contributions to art across various mediums—including painting, photography, printmaking, and digital illustration—Hockney was a pivotal figure in 20th- and 21st-century art. Born in Bradford, England, he rose to prominence in the 1960s pop art scene, revered for his portraits and stylized realism. He later became closely associated with California's light-filled suburban imagery, before returning to Europe later in life for renewed inspiration in Yorkshire and Normandy.