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David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners
Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he lived
TL;DR
- David Hockney's funeral was attended by only two people: his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney.
- The artist's wishes for a private funeral were respected, with memorial services planned in London, Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles.
- Most of Hockney's works in his private collection will be given to foundations and public institutions.
- Hockney previously refused a knighthood, stating he valued his friends over prizes and fuss.
- There was a significant surge in demand for Hockney's work following his death, with demand reportedly up over 1,200% at Art Basel.
- Exhibitions of his work are ongoing and upcoming at the Serpentine, Tate Britain, and Tate Modern.