British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his public relations agent announced.

Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.

David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88.

The British artist David Hockney has died aged 88.