Is David Hockney A-List?
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Yes — David Hockney is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2000
Stage Designs
Ranking Timeline
1961F$0.005M
Early Art Career
Begins exhibiting art in London.
1966C▲▲$0.1M+$0.095M
A Bigger Splash
Creates his famous painting *A Bigger Splash*.
1970B▲$1M+$0.9M
International Recognition
Gains recognition for his pool paintings and portraits.
1988B$10M+$9M
Photographic Collages
Experiments with photographic collages.
2000A▲$50M+$40M
Stage Designs
Works on stage designs for operas.
2018A$300M+$250M
Record Auction Price
Painting sells for a record price at auction.
2020A$400M+$100M
Continued Artistic Output
Continues to create art using iPads and traditional methods.
2026A$500M+$100M
Highly Influential Artist
Remains a highly influential and respected artist.
Last updated: February 25, 2026