Hockney

American

[hok-nee] / ˈhɒk ni /

noun

David, born 1937, British artist.

Hockney British

/ ˈhɒknɪ /

noun

David. born 1937, English painter, best known for his etchings, such as those to Cavafy's poems (1966), naturalistic portraits such as Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy (1971), and for paintings of water, swimmers, and swimming pools

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The funeral of David Hockney, widely regarded as Britain's best-known artist, has already taken place, his publicist has confirmed.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

González’s portrait of Allen is currently on view at London’s National Portrait Gallery, hanging in the same room as a self-portrait by David Hockney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Hockney, who has died aged 88, painted We Two Boys Together Clinging as a second-year student at the Royal College of Art.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

More than any other artist in the 20th century, David Hockney defined Los Angeles in the public imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

There were some novels in French and a new book about art by David Hockney.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

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