David Hockney, one of the world's most influential, beloved and celebrated contemporary artists, has died at his home in London. He was 88.
Hockney's publicist, Erica Bolton, says he died on Thursday, a few weeks short of his 89th birthday.
Perhaps best known for his paintings exploring his life and home in northern France as well as his time in California, his works spanned several decades and often focused on personal portraits of friends and family.
Born in Bradford in northern England, Hockney spent much of his career between Britain, the United States, and later France, turning shifting landscapes and light into a lifelong subject.
He trained at the Royal College of Art, where he was featured in the exhibition New Contemporaries, marking the arrival of British Pop Art.
