The Guardian Australia
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·2 hours ago
David Hockney, revolutionary artist and queer icon, dies at 88
David Hockney, the revolutionary British artist renowned for reshaping queer identity in art, passed away at age 88. His iconic work, A Bigger Splash, became a staple in gay households, reflecting beauty and intimacy. Hockney challenged homophobia through subtle imagery, influencing generations with his embrace of same-sex desire long before the decriminalization of homosexuality in England.
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