Art world pays tribute to 'endlessly inventive and unique' David Hockney

BBC Arts Friday 12 June 2026, 10:57 UTC 1 min read

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Tate Britain's director says the "loss to the art world is immense" following Hockney's death aged 88.

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Art world pays tribute to 'endlessly inventive and unique' David Hockney

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