David Hockney's intimate funeral attended by partner and relative

The funeral for acclaimed British artist David Hockney, who died on June 12 at age 88, was a private affair, attended only by his partner, Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, and his grandnephew, Richard. This intimate ceremony adhered to Hockney's explicit wish for privacy.

Hockney, a pivotal figure in 1960s pop art, was renowned for his vibrant and dazzling use of color. His representative, Erica Bolton, announced that most of his extensive artwork will be entrusted to foundations and public institutions worldwide, ensuring the preservation of his artistic legacy. The specific scale and conditions of these donations remain undisclosed.

In 2008, Hockney established The David Hockney Foundation, dedicated to fostering appreciation and understanding of visual art and culture, which already holds over 8,000 works. A public memorial service celebrating his life and work is scheduled for London in the first half of next year, with additional tributes planned in his native Yorkshire, as well as in Paris and Los Angeles.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla expressed their sorrow, stating that Hockney's "uncontainable charm, talent, and constant innovation will be profoundly missed." Tributes have poured in over the past week for the artist, who continued to experiment and exhibit until his death.

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his uncontainable charm, talent, and constant innovation will be profoundly missed.