Legendary British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. A defining figure of twentieth-century art, Hockney shaped modern painting through his bold use of color and perspective—from California pool scenes to digital landscapes. King Charles paid tribute, calling him 'one of life's true originals' and a 'giant of the art world.' According to the BBC, his influence extended across generations of contemporary artists.

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