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David Hockney, Artist Who Challenged Smoking Bans, Dies at 88
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David Hockney, Artist Who Challenged Smoking Bans, Dies at 88

Artist David Hockney, who died at 88, was known for his lifelong love of smoking and his vocal opposition to smoking bans. His painting 'Play within a Play within a Play and Me with a Cigarette' sparked controversy with Paris Metro authorities, and he frequently wrote to newspapers advocating for smoking as an inalienable right. Despite health issues, including a mini-stroke, Hockney continued to paint, with his final works reflecting warmth and dignity.

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David Hockney, Artist Who Defended Smoking, Dies at 88
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David Hockney, Artist Who Defended Smoking, Dies at 88

Artist David Hockney, who died at 88, was a vocal defender of smoking, viewing it as a matter of personal freedom and artistic expression. His painting "Play within a Play within a Play and Me with a Cigarette" sparked controversy with Paris Metro authorities over advertising regulations, highlighting his lifelong stance against "bossiness." Hockney often drew parallels between the societal tolerance of homosexuality and the intolerance shown towards smokers, advocating for smoking as an inalienable right.

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