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Harry Styles Honors David Hockney at Wembley
13 Jun
Summary
- Harry Styles dedicated a performance to the late artist David Hockney.
- Hockney famously painted Styles in 2023 for an exhibition.
- Styles will break two Wembley Stadium records with his residency.
As Harry Styles commenced his 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium on Friday, June 12, 2026, he paid a heartfelt tribute to the acclaimed artist David Hockney. Hockney, who passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88, had painted Styles in 2023 for the National Portrait Gallery's Drawing from Life exhibition. This portrait depicted the musician in a vibrant striped cardigan.
Before performing his song "Aperture," Styles projected a quote from Hockney onto screens, emphasizing art's role in sharing experiences and bringing people closer. Styles had visited Hockney's studio in Normandy for the sittings. Hockney had noted that he wasn't initially aware of Styles' celebrity, focusing instead on capturing his essence. The musician's residency at Wembley is set to break two records: the most performances by any artist at the stadium in a single year and the most Wembley shows by a solo artist on one tour.
