Harry Styleswho has been touring and promoting his latest album, recently kicked off a 12-show run at Wembley. When he started his first performance in the big stadium, he paid a sincere tribute to the famous British artist, painter and scenographer David Hockney.
Harry styles He pays tribute to David Hockney
As the pop star began his record-breaking performance at Wembley Stadium, he shared a heartfelt tribute to Hockney, whose death was announced just hours before his show began. As fans have reported, during his performances, one of the painter’s most famous and moving quotes appeared on the big screen. He then performed his hit single ‘Kiss All the Time’ from his album ‘Aperture’. Discotheque, occasionally.‘Hockney’s quote that appeared on screen at his concert read: “What an artist is trying to do for people is to bring them closer to something, because of course it’s about sharing art. You wouldn’t be an artist if you didn’t want to share an experience, a thought.”
Harry Styles has paid tribute to David Hockney at Wembley Stadium, hours after news of his death.
David Hockney passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2026, aged 88. His longtime publicist Erica Bolton broke the news of his death on CNN. Hockney was just a month away from celebrating his 89th birthday. He was one of Britain’s most respected names and had a long career as a painter spanning the last 7 decades.
David Hockney created a striking portrait of Harry Styles
In 2023, the famous painter and scenographer was reported to have painted a portrait of the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ singer. The painter, Vogue reported at the time, portrayed Styles in a striped cardigan and pearl necklace. For the portrait, Styles specifically visited his studio in Normandy to be his subject.At the time, Hockney stated that he had no idea how popular Styles was. He mentioned in the interview that “I wasn’t aware of his celebrity at the time. He was just another person who came to the studio.” The portrait was officially unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in London that year for the world to see.
About Harry Styles’ run at Wembley Stadium
The artist is breaking records in his 12 shows at the famous Wembley Stadium. With the ‘Together, Together’ tour, Styles set and surpassed the record for most consecutive arena shows. Taylor Swift. The ‘Opalite’ singer previously performed a total of 8 consecutive shows at the stadium for his ‘Eras’ tour.Fans shared videos and photos of his first performance at Wembley Stadium, where he reminisced about his roots and ‘X Factor’. In one of the speaking segments, the singer revealed: “My sister brought me to London for my first X Factor audition. They put me in a group in that building next door. Driving here today, I went the same way I went when I went to that building. My sister is here tonight and I want to thank you.”After the Wembley run ends on July 4, 2026, the ‘Aperture’ singer will head to South America for upcoming shows.
