David Hockney’s intimate funeral has ‘already taken place’, with just two guest in attendance per the late iconic artist’s wishes confirms his publicist
David Hockney‘s funeral has already taken place and was an intimate ceremony with just two guests, says his publicist.
Hockney was known as one of the most successful British artists throughout his lengthy career of seven decades, with his publicist confirming his death at the age of 88 on June 12. His publicist, Erica Bolton, has now confirmed that his funeral has taken place with just two guests – as per the artist’s wishes.
“We have been overwhelmed by your tributes which have meant so much to us and we wanted to thank you,” Erica began.
“As we have already received so many inquiries about David Hockney’s funeral arrangements and memorials, we would like to clarify that it was David’s clear wish that his funeral should be attended only by his partner, JP, and his great-nephew Richard; and that their privacy would be respected,” the statement read. “The funeral has already taken place.”
Erica then confirmed that a memorial service would be held in London next year, with further dates to follow in other cities.
“Also in accordance with David’s wishes, we are able to announce that the first memorial service to celebrate David’s life and work will be held in London in spring 2027, followed at later dates by memorials in Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles,” the publicist said.
It was also added that the majority of Hockney’s art pieces would be donated to public institutions and galleries across the globe “in furtherance of his legacy”.
Hockney was remembered as a ‘radical working-class’ Yorkshire boy who conquered the art world, with numerous celebrities and members of the Royal Family paying tribute to the artist.
Among those paying tribute, King Charles said he and the Queen were “greatly saddened” to hear the news of the death of “a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through, and a dear friend and inspiration to so many”.
The King’s statement went on: “David was one of life’s true originals; one who wore his genius as lightly as those beloved yellow Crocs of his that helped brighten Palace occasions.
“I trust they will see him tread safely into the hereafter as we mourn a man whose irrepressible charm, talent and constant innovation will be most sorely missed, but whose dazzling creativity lives on in galleries and museums around the world.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also paid tribute, saying he was “saddened” to hear of Hockney’s death, “one of Britain’s most celebrated artists”.
Harry Styles, who was once painted by Hockney in 2022, paid tribute to him during one of his concerts at Together Together in Wembley Stadium on the day his death was announced.
“What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing. You wouldn’t be an artist unless you wanted to share an experience,” the screen read.
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