LONDON — Artist David Hockney died at his home on June 11 at the age of 88. His funeral was held last week and was attended by two people.

David Hockney's partner, Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, and his great-nephew, Richard Hockney, attended the funeral. Gonçalves de Lima and Richard Hockney are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, which was established in 2008. Richard Hockney is a photographer who previously worked as David Hockney's assistant and frequently modeled for him. David Hockney's publicist, Erica Bolton, said, "As we have already received so many inquiries about David Hockney's funeral arrangements and memorials, 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." Bolton added, "The funeral has already taken place."

Memorial services for David Hockney are planned for London, Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles. The first memorial service is scheduled for spring 2027 in London. Memorials in Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles will take place at later dates. Bolton stated, "Also in accordance with David's wishes, we are able to announce that the first memorial service to celebrate David's life and work will be held in London in spring 2027, followed at later dates by memorials in Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles." Bolton also said, "We have been overwhelmed by your tributes which have meant so much to us and we wanted to thank you."

Most of the works in David Hockney's private collection will be donated to foundations and public institutions. Hockney created approximately 35,000 artworks during his career. He created the Queen Elizabeth II window at Westminster Abbey and donated about 8,000 works to his foundation, which were collectively valued at more than £1bn in 2024.

David Hockney declined a knighthood in 1990. He explained his refusal in a 2003 interview: "I do not care for a fuss." He also said, "I don't value prizes of any sort."

Two exhibitions of Hockney's work are scheduled for next year at Tate Britain and in the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern. The exhibition 'David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts About Painting' is currently running at the Serpentine in London until August 23. Clare McAndrew, author of The Art Basel and US Global Art Market Report, noted that demand for Hockney's work increased at Art Basel last week. McAndrew said, "There had been a 'supply grab' of Hockney's paintings, with demand reportedly up more than 1,200% in the 48 hours after his death."