David Hockney (1937–2026) was one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists, celebrated for his vibrant use of color and his iconic paintings of California swimming pools. A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, he worked across painting, photography, printmaking, stage design, and digital media, constantly experimenting with new ways of seeing and representing the world. His best-known works, including A Bigger Splash and Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), helped define modern art in the late 20th century.