David Hockney’s private funeral honors a lifetime of art
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David Hockney died aged 88; his funeral was held privately for just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew, in line with his wishes. A London memorial is planned for spring 2027, with later memorials in Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles. Most of his works will be donated to foundations and public institutions. Tributes from King Charles and Keir Starmer highlighted his influence on art.
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- David Hockney farewelled in private funeral with just two mourners in attendance The Independent
- David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners The Guardian
- 'David Hockney did our portraits' BBC
- David Hockney and the art of seeing in an age of upheaval World Socialist Web Site
- Painter David Hockney, Who Made the Everyday Otherworldly, Dies at 88 Hyperallergic
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