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David Hockney
The Formative Years and Artistic Education Born in Bradford, United Kingdom, David Hockney grew up in a household of five children. His father, Kenneth Hockney, worked as an accountant's clerk and had been a conscientious objector during the Second World War, while his mother, Laura, was a Methodist and a strict vegetarian. His early years were spent in the industrial landscape of Yorkshire, characterized by brick factories and bustling
markets. His formal training began at the Bradford School of Art from 1953 to 1957, where he focused on drawing from life and portraiture. He later moved to London to study at the Royal College of Art, graduating in 1962 with a Gold Medal distinction. During his time at the Royal College of Art, he was associated with the Pop Art movement. A Shift to Los Angeles and Evolving Media In 1964, Hockney moved to Los Angeles, a transition…