David Hockney, iconic British artist, dies in London at age 85
David Hockney, the influential British artist known for his iconic pool paintings, died in London last month. Hockney, who moved to Los Angeles in 1964, captured the essence of Californian life through works like Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), which sold for $90 million in 2018. His art forever transformed perceptions of swimming pools.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 07:32 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 07:40 UTC
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