# David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

- Published: 2026-06-12T09:52:22Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:07:39Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck77rg88gd9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

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