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David Hockney, known for his art and persistent smoking, died this week at the age of 88, with his final self-portrait featuring a cigarette.
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Who
David Hockney, Paris Metro authorities
What
David Hockney, known for his art and persistent smoking, died this week at the age of 88, with his final self-portrait featuring a cigarette.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:13:00 GMT · 6h 45m ago
Where
Paris ·
Why
Hockney's final self-portrait, featuring a cigarette, caused a dispute with Paris Metro authorities who deemed it to contravene advertising regulations against glamorizing smoking.
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The passing of a significant artist like David Hockney, and the controversy surrounding his art and smoking, highlights ongoing debates about artistic freedom, public health regulations, and the portrayal of personal habits in public spaces. It underscores how an artist's personal choices can intertwine with their public legacy and broader societal norms.
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4 events in this thread- Currently Reading6h 45m agoDavid Hockney, known for his art and persistent smoking, died this week at the age of 88, with his final self-portrait featuring a cigarette.
- Culture & Industry6h 45m agoArtist David Hockney, who publicly championed smoking throughout his life, died this week at the age of 88, following a recent Paris exhibition that was advertised with a self-portrait featuring a cigarette.Open article
- Culture & Industry6h 45m agoDavid Hockney, an artist famous for his lifelong passion for smoking, died this week at 88.Open article
- Culture & Industry6h 45m agoDavid Hockney, a British artist known for his lifelong love of smoking, died this week at 88, having recently had a self-portrait featuring a cigarette spark controversy with the Paris Metro.Open article