David Hockney b. 1937

 

David Hockney is one of Britain’s most influential living artists, celebrated for his innovative approach to colour, portraiture, and landscape. Born July 9, 1937 in Bradford, he became a leading figure of the 1960s British Pop movement before redefining contemporary painting through his iconic California pool scenes and his pioneering use of digital tools such as the iPad.

 

Across seven decades, Hockney has continuously reinvented visual language, exploring perception, space and technology. He remains an active and vital force in global contemporary art.