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Describing the iconic painter as 'one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries,' his publicist Erica Bolton said in a statement that he had "passed away peacefully at home" in London on Thursday.
British artist David Hockney died on Thursday, according to his publicist. (Reuters photo)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 12, 2026 15:59 IST
Legendary British artist David Hockney, regarded as one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died at the age of 88, his public relations agent announced on Friday.
Describing the iconic painter as "one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries", his publicist Erica Bolton said in a statement that he had "passed away peacefully at home" in London on Thursday, a month before his 89th birthday.
No cause of death was given.
"His seven-decade career and prolific oeuvre was characterised by his multi-media approach in image making, an intellectual inquiry into the nature of depiction and perspective, and a sustained commitment to celebrating and portraying the world around him," Bolton's statement, cited by news agency AFP, read.
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Jun 12, 2026 15:59 IST
