Remembering revolutionary painter David Hockney and his artistic legacy

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David Hockney, the British painter who helped define modern art across seven decades, died at 88. A central figure in the pop art movement of the 1960s, Hockney moved from London to Los Angeles, where he painted swimming pools, landscapes, and intimate portraits that made him one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. His work bridged high art and popular culture, drawing on photography, printmaking, and digital technology. He remained prolific and influential well into his later years, continuously experimenting with new media.