David Hockney dies at 88: farewell to the painter of California pools
David Hockney, the British painter renowned for his vibrant California pool scenes and luminous landscapes, has died at age 88. The art world mourns the loss of a major contemporary figure. The episode of France 24's "À l’Affiche" also covers an immersive experience of the 1889 Eiffel Tower construction, Claude Monet's Water Lilies recreated in 650,000 LEGO bricks by Ai Weiwei, and the opening of Enki Bilal's gallery in Paris.
Key facts
- David Hockney died at age 88
- He was a British painter
- Known for California pool paintings and luminous landscapes
- His death was reported by France 24 on June 12, 2026
- The episode also features an immersive Eiffel Tower experience from 1889
- Ai Weiwei recreated Monet's Water Lilies with 650,000 LEGO bricks
- Enki Bilal opened a gallery in Paris
- The segment was presented by Louise Dupont
Entities
Artists
- David Hockney
- Ai Weiwei
- Enki Bilal
- Claude Monet
Institutions
- France 24
Locations
- Paris
- France