David Hockney (1937-2026) was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He produced work in almost every medium - painting, drawing, stage design, photography and printmaking - and stretched the boundaries of them all. He created and exhibited art to the very end of his life, and inspired enormous affection and admiration worldwide. Hockney was awarded the Légion d'honneur by France in January 2026.