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David Hockney
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David Hockney (1937–2026) was an English artist whose work encompassed painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and stage design. Born in Bradford, he studied at the Royal College of Art in London before developing a close association with Los Angeles and its light, architecture and swimming pools.
His subjects ranged from portraits of friends to the landscapes of Yorkshire. Alongside paintings such as A Bigger Splash and Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, he explored composite photographs made from multiple viewpoints and later used digital devices to make drawings.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- National Gallery of Victoria — David HockneyLife dates, birthplace and collection.
- ITV News — David Hockney obituaryTraining, major works, media and publicist’s death confirmation.
- National Gallery of Victoria — MotherComposite photography and multiple viewpoints.