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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jun 12, 2:03 PM
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
Artist David Hockney has died
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Famed English artist David Hockney dies at 88
Artist David Hockney has died
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What happened David Hockney, the English artist known for his unique style, bold paintings and being an icon in the gay rights community has died at 88.
The headline split One side frames it as "David Hockney, revolutionary British artist famed for his pools and portraits, dies aged...". The other frames it as "David Hockney, celebrated British artist, dies at 88".
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24 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
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71/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
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Left / center-leftDavid Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
Philadelphia Inquirer · Center-left · News report
CenterFamed English artist David Hockney dies at 88
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Right / center-rightDavid Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
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The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 12, 2:30 PM
David Hockney, revolutionary British artist famed for his pools and portraits, dies aged 88
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Bradford-born painter, who made his name with sunkissed visions of California and never stopped breaking barriers, going on to become one of contemporary art’s most important figures, has d...
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UPIWire story · Jun 12, 2:12 PM
Famed English artist David Hockney dies at 88
David Hockney, the English artist known for his unique style, bold paintings and being an icon in the gay rights community has died at 88.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 12, 2:10 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jun 12, 2:03 PM
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
LONDON (AP) — David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday....
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WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo)News report · Jun 12, 2:03 PM
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
LONDON (AP) — David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday....
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BBC NewsNews report · Jun 12, 2:03 PM
Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
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France 24News report · Jun 12, 1:33 PM
David Hockney, iconic British artist, dies at 88
David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, died on Friday aged 88. France 24 takes a look bac...
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jun 12, 1:27 PM
David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88
Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said. He was 88.
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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Jun 12, 1:20 PM
'A true icon': Tributes paid to 'revolutionary' British artist David Hockney, who died aged 88
The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including print, painting and photography.
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The New York TimesNews report · Jun 12, 1:19 PM
David Hockney, Who Restored the Human Form to Art, Dies at 88
His colorful figurative paintings were both conservative and iconoclastic, defying the dominant abstract schools of the mid-20th century.
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The Washington TimesNews report · Jun 12, 1:10 PM
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
CR · Center-rightMostly Factual
The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jun 12, 1:08 PM
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, dies at 88
"Strong shadows meant a lot of sun," the painter recalled to BBC television in 2009. "So I thought, well, wherever that is, it's always sunny."
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LAistNews report · Jun 12, 12:56 PM
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88
Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.
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Daily Sabah (Turkey)News report · Jun 12, 12:55 PM
David Hockney, celebrated British artist, dies at 88
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David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said...
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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jun 12, 12:45 PM
Artist David Hockney, renowned for his pool scenes, dies at 88
Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday.
Details71/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 24 sources
71/99 Wording GapHigh confidence24 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 24 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story
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