Funeral Held

• Celebrated British artist David Hockney has passed away at his home in London earlier this month. • In accordance with his wishes, a low-key funeral was held with only his partner and great-nephew in attendance. • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed sadness over the loss, describing Hockney as one of the nation's most celebrated artists.

Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he livedOnly two people attended David Hockney’s funeral last week – in line with the British artist’s final wishes.The two mourners at the private ceremony were Hockney’s 61-year-old partner, Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, and his 33-year-old great-nephew, Richard Hockney, a photographer who worked as the artist’s assistant and frequently modelled for him. Both are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, established by the artist in 2008. Continue reading...