David Hockney, the iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art, has died aged 88.

Bradford, UK

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David Hockney

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:14:00 GMT · 1h 46m ago

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Bradford, UK ·

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The passing of David Hockney marks the end of an era for 20th-century art, removing a figure renowned for his diverse artistic contributions and his groundbreaking depictions of gay life.

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The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/12/artist-david-hockney-dies
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