David Hockney’s funeral had just two people there as plans for painting legacy revealed

David Hockney (Image: Getty Images)

David Hockney’s funeral has already been held privately, with only his partner and great-nephew in attendance, publicist Erica Bolton confirmed in a statement.

As per independent person“The funeral has already taken place,” Bolton said. They added: “We would like to make clear that it was David’s clear wish that only his partner JP and great-nephew Richard be present at his funeral and that their privacy be respected.”

Bolton also said that “the majority of his work will be donated to foundations and public institutions around the world that further his legacy.”

It was confirmed that Hockney passed away on June 11th at his home in London at the age of 88.

Monument planned for 2027

Mr Bolton said the first memorial service honoring Hockney’s life and work would take place in London in spring 2027, followed by memorial services in Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles.

Tributes continue to pour in from across the art world. Dame Tracey Emin described Hockney as “a proud chain-smoking homosexual who flew his flag higher than any other British artist”.

David Hockney’s life and achievements

Born in Bradford in 1937, Hockney became associated with pop art and later became known for his bold colours, draftsmanship and experimentation, becoming one of the most influential artists in post-war Britain. His Los Angeles pool paintings and intimate portraits helped define the sunlit modern visual language and became instantly recognizable in global popular culture.

He was an early prominent British artist who was openly gay, and his work frequently explored desire, intimacy, and domesticity with men without euphemism, including art created before homosexual intimacy was legal. In the decades that followed, he championed technology as a serious medium for art production, embracing new tools such as iPhone and iPad drawing.

It has been announced that an exhibition of Hockney’s work will be held at London’s Serpentine Gallery until August.

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