Overview
- David Hockney, the British artist long known for his pool paintings and experimental media, died earlier this month on June 11 and his publicist confirmed he was 88 years old.
- His funeral was held privately with only his partner Jean‑Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great‑nephew Richard in attendance in accordance with his wishes, Erica Bolton said.
- Bolton announced that the vast majority of Hockney’s works will be given to foundations and public institutions worldwide to further his legacy, though detailed transfer plans have not yet been released.
- Museums and the David Hockney Foundation are coordinating stewardship of his archive and planned exhibitions, with the first public memorial scheduled for London in spring 2027 and later services planned in Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles.
- Across a seven‑decade career Hockney pushed painting, photography, stage design and digital work such as iPad art, and his estate and institutions will now manage high‑value collections and unfinished projects for public access and future shows.