David Hockney, 88, dies; known for love of smoking and bold art

David Hockney, who passed away this week at age 88, was known for his lifelong love of smoking, famously keeping 2,000 cigarettes at home for emergencies. His final self-portrait, featured in a 2025 Paris retrospective, sparked controversy with the Paris Metro over its depiction of smoking, which they deemed inappropriate for advertising. Hockney's art often challenged authority and celebrated free expression.

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