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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Over his seven-decade career, Hockney was famous for his vibrant and innovative artworks, including landscapes of his native Yorkshire, sun-drenched paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, and iPad portraits of friends and family.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

As per his wishes, his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney were the only two mourners to attend his funeral, Hockney's publicist Erica Bolton said.

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

But while he found success and a signature look early in his career, Mr. Hockney refused to simply repeat himself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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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