DAVID Hockney’s funeral has already taken place in secret with only two guests in attendance.
It was also revealed that the ‘s last wish was to donate his paintings to foundations around the world.
David Hockney’s paintings will be donated to foundations around the world Credit: EPA
Hockney wanted a private funeral Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Eight days ago, the celebrated British artist passed away at the age of 88, just a month shy of his 89th birthday.
He is survived by his long-time partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, along with two brothers and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Hockney’s publicist, Erica Bolton, announced earlier today that his has already taken place.
It was Hockney’s wish to keep the event small and private, with only Jean-Pierre and one of his great-nephews present.
In a statement, Erica said: “The funeral has already taken place.
“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 vast majority of his works will be given to foundations in furtherance of his legacy, as well as to public institutions throughout the world.”
No further information has been provided as to which paintings will be donated or to where.
Bolton also revealed that the first memorial service to celebrate Hockney’s life and work will be held in London in the first half of next year, “in accordance with David’s wishes”.
Further memorials will then be held in his home region of Yorkshire, northern , as well as in Paris and at later dates.
Voted the most influential British artist of the 20th Century, Hockney was born in in 1937.
He was lauded for his use of different formats, embracing digital art and the use of iPads as much as traditional painting.
Hockney’s most iconic painting is A Bigger Splash which depicts a Californian swimming pool.
Created in 1967, the work sold for £2.6million in 2006 at an auction at Sotheby’s.
Tributes have been flooding in since his death was announced.
In a message of tribute posted online wrote: “My wife and I were greatly saddened to learn of the death of David Hockney O.M., a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through, and a dear friend and inspiration to so many.
“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.”
also paid tribute to David Hockney as “one of Britain’s most celebrated artists”, Downing Street said.
A No 10 spokeswoman said: “The Prime Minister is saddened to hear of the death of David Hockney, one of Britain’s most celebrated artists.
“His vivid, instantly recognisable work influenced generations of artists, and the Prime Minister’s thoughts are with his friends and family.”
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