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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 walls are covered with paintings, some crookedly hung, and there’s an enormous David Hockney book displayed on a stand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Before I leave, McKellen flips through the giant David Hockney book, showing me a personalized dedication from the artist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Hockney, who first saw the tapestry in 1967, says he has visited it 20 times in the past three years, adding it was "fundamental to our island story".

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

The result was announced at a ceremony at Bradford Grammar School, the former school of artist David Hockney.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

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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