David Hockney, pool-scene pioneer and Britart icon, dies at 88
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David Hockney, the influential British contemporary artist celebrated for his California pool paintings and iconic works like A Bigger Splash, died at 88 in London with a publicist noting he passed away peacefully at home; born in Bradford and rising to prominence after moving to Los Angeles in 1964, he reshaped modern painting, contributed as a theatre and opera designer, and left a lasting impact on art and culture.
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