David Hockney, icon of 20th-century British art, dies

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A pool and a big splash that lets us know someone has just jumped in. This image corresponds to The splash , one of the most famous paintings by the English painter David Hockney, who died at the age of 88 this Thursday, as confirmed by his agent. Considered one of the great references of pop art, Hockney is known for his representation of affluent Californian environments, where he was installed for a long time. "The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in 20th and 21st century contemporary art, died peacefully at his home on June 11, 2026, one month before his 89th birthday," his representative said in a statement.