David Hockney, the Bradford-born painter, printmaker, photographer and stage designer, has died at the age of 88.
Widely regarded as one of Britain's most influential creative figures, Hockney rose from his Yorkshire roots to achieve international acclaim during a career spanning more than six decades.
Born in Bradford in 1937, he studied at Bradford School of Art before attending the Royal College of Art in London. He went on to become known for his bold use of colour and distinctive style, producing works that would become some of the most recognisable in modern British art.
Among his best-known creations is A Bigger Splash, while his landscapes inspired by Yorkshire earned widespread praise and attracted audiences from around the world.
These pictures highlight moments from Hockney's life alongside examples of the work that established him as one of the defining artistic voices of his generation.
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A visitor is seen looking at a large outdoor mural at the "David Hockney: A Year in Normandie And Some Other Thoughts About Painting" exhibition at Serpentine North on March 11, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Joe Maher
8. **EMBARGOED FOR YORKSHIRE POST ONLY** Stephenson's Gallery in York, latest exhibition by 35 UK artist. A New Legacy: The Society of Women Artists Running from 4th February to 1st March 2026, this historic showcase marks a significant cultural moment for the North, bringing one of the UK's most prestigious art institutions to the heart of York, alongside the important collaboration with the Society of Women Artists (SWA), a body with a distinguished heritage dating back to 1855. Pictured Lousie Stephenson, Co-owner of the Stephenson's Gallery, looking at artwork by artist Catherine Inglis, of York, Titled: David Hockney with Cigarette, 2015, Soft Pastel. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 3rd February 2026.
Lousie Stephenson, Co-owner of the Stephenson's Gallery, looking at artwork by artist Catherine Inglis, of York, Titled: David Hockney with Cigarette, 2015, Soft Pastel. Photo: James Hardisty
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David Hockney Self Portrait 2021, recreated by 600 choreographed illuminated drones, appears above Salts Mill as part of a special free event for Bradford 2025. Photo: Danny Lawson