12/06/2026
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of David Hockney. Hockney was one of Britain's greatest artists, whose extraordinary creativity, curiosity and optimism transformed the way we see the world. Beloved by museum visitors across the UK and around the world, his work brought joy, colour and wonder to millions of people. His influence on art and culture is immeasurable, and his remarkable legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
David Hockney during Do You Remember They Can’t Cancel The Spring exhibition, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, 2025.
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David Hockney in front of The Arrival of the Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire (2011), Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2017.
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