David Hockney: Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world

The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

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The 88-year-old died at his home in London earlier this month, prompting tributes from his contemporaries in the art world, the prime minister and senior members of the Royal Family.

As per his wishes, his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney were the only two mourners to attend his funeral, Hockney's publicist Erica Bolton said.

A series of memorial services for the painter are set to take place next year, with the first being held in London in the spring, she added.

This will be followed by further memorials in Los Angeles and Paris, both cities David Hockney called home at different times in his life, and Yorkshire - where he was born.