# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZf9J59AVDn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66682118-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b297420663.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-12T20:31:18.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

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

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## Tags

davidhockney, bbcnews, ukart

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