Happy birthday! David Hockney turns 88 today

David Hockney is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Popular artist-painter David Hockney has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hockney, a cultural icon

Born in Bradford on July 9, 1937, David Hockney's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Hockney's not just a great artist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Hockney as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!

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