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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.
June 12, 2026Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
May 19, 2026Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
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Giant of British art David Hockney dies aged 88 after decades inspired by southern California
Topic:Visual Art Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 8:42pm David Hockney, seen here in 2018, has died aged 88. (Reuters: Victoria Jones) British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88, his publicist has an
abc.net.au•June 15, 2026
Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
A Jackson Pollock artwork, described as one of history's "first truly abstract paintings", has sold at auction for $181m (£135m) in New York. Number 7A, 1948, which went under the hammer at the renow
bbc.com•May 19, 2026