David Hockney dies at 88
News Alert June 12, 2026 David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88 David Hockney believed painting could change the world; in the midst of all our miseries, he said, art lets us see the world as beautiful, thrilling, mysterious. Hockney, one of the best-known contemporary artists, has died at home, age 88, his publicist said Friday. Read More Read The Latest Headlines This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002