David Hockney, iconic British artist, dies at 88

France 24 Friday 12 June 2026, 13:33 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, died on Friday aged 88. France 24 takes a look back at the life and career of one of the giants of the art world.

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