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David Hockney
Celebrity
Hockney was one of the UK's most important and popular artists known for his vibrant and innovative artworks.
Notable Quotes
"Paint the things you love."View Story →
"It was the best advice I ever had."View Story →
"I do not think life is about prizes."View Story →
"What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing."View Story →
"What an artist is trying to do for people is bring them closer to something, because of course art is about sharing."View Story →
"I wasn’t really aware of his celebrity then. He was just another person who came to the studio."View Story →
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