Who is the most wealthy artist?

According to Forbes, the richest living artist is David Hockney, with a net worth estimated to be $1.1 billion. Hockney is a British artist known for his distinctive painting style that combines elements of realism, abstraction, and expressionism. He has produced a wide range of works, including landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more recently, digital art. His most famous works include the "Splash" series, which features vibrant images of water splashing into swimming pools.