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Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
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- The funeral of David Hockney, widely regarded as Britain's best-known artist, has already taken place, his publicist has confirmed.
- The 88-year-old died at his home in London earlier this month, prompting tributes from his contemporaries in the art world, the prime minister and senior members of the Royal Family.
- As per his wishes, his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney were the only two mourners to attend his funeral, Hockney's publicist Erica Bolton said.
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Michael Sheils Mc Namee Getty Images. The funeral of David Hockney, widely regarded as Britain's best-known artist, has already taken place, his publicist has confirmed.
The 88-year-old died at his home in London earlier this month, prompting tributes from his contemporaries in the art world, the prime minister and senior members of the Royal Family.
As per his wishes, his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney were the only two mourners to attend his funeral, Hockney's publicist Erica Bolton said.
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