British artist David Hockney's life in pictures

BBC News Friday 12 June 2026, 13:59 UTC 1 min read

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The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.

British (ORG) David Hockney (PERSON) Bradford (LOCATION)

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