British Artist David Hockney Dies at 90, Tributes Pour In

Sir Keir Starmer said he was “saddened” to hear of the death. The prime minister called Hockney “one of Britain’s most celebrated artists”. The art world is now in mourning.Artist Dame Tracey Emin also paid tribute. She said she felt privileged to have known Hockney. “A great artist and a wonderful man,” she added. She said he changed the perception of Britishness through the power of art. She described him as “a proud chain-smoking homosexual, who flew the flag higher than any other British artist”.

A Seven-Decade Career

Over his seven-decade career, Hockney became world-famous. He created vibrant and innovative artworks. These included landscapes of his native Yorkshire. He also painted sun-drenched scenes of Los Angeles swimming pools. More recently, he made iPad portraits of his friends and family. Therefore, his work bridged generations and media.

A Lasting Legacy

Hockney’s influence will be felt for years to come. He inspired countless young artists. As a result, his death marks the end of an era. Tributes continue to flood social media. He was 90 years old.