Colorful Pioneer of British Art, David Hockney, Dies at 88
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Renowned British painter David Hockney has died at 88, leaving a legacy of vibrant portraits and sun-drenched pool scenes. Born in Bradford in 1937, he rose with Pop Art after moving to Los Angeles, spanning painting, photography, printmaking, and stage design, and later embraced iPad-based digital art. Despite record auction prices for some works, he valued art and life over commerce, and his honors include the Order of Merit after declining a knighthood, cementing a lasting influence on contemporary art.
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