Renowned British artist David Hockney dies at 88

David Hockney, an influential figure in 20th and 21st-century art, passed away peacefully at his London home on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 9, 1937, in Bradford, England, he rose to prominence during the 1960s British pop art movement after moving to London and subsequently Los Angeles. He was internationally recognized for his vibrant paintings of California swimming pools, including 'A Bigger Splash' and 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)', the latter of which sold for $90.3 million in 2018. Over a career spanning seven decades, Hockney experimented with photography, collage, printmaking, and digital technology. He was also a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, openly addressing his homosexuality through his work during a time when such relationships were criminalized in Britain. His passing was confirmed by his publicist, Erica Bolton, and acknowledged by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. No cause of death was disclosed.