Why was David Hockney such an influential artist? Hockney, one of the UK's most important and popular artists, died at the age of 88. Over a seven-decade career, he was famous for his vibrant and innovative artworks, including landscapes of his native Yorkshire, sun-drenched paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, and iPad portraits of friends and family. Tap the link in @BBCNews’s bio to read tributes paid to the artist. #DavidHockney #UKArt #BBCNews