New Delhi, June 12 -- David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated artists of the modern era, has died at the age of 88. The English painter, photographer, printmaker, stage designer and draftsman died on June 11, just weeks before his 89th birthday, according to a statement issued by his publicist.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, Hockney became one of the defining figures of contemporary art. Known for his vibrant depictions of swimming pools, portraits, landscapes and later digital artworks created on iPads, he continually reinvented his artistic style while remaining one of the art world's most recognisable figures.

His works fetched millions at auction, earned international acclaim and helped transform him...