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09 May 2007

An excellent essay (with paintings) about American painter Edward Hopper, whose fascination with cities, empty space, and isolation led to some of my favorite paintings.

post by: BoringPostcards at: 07:05 | 7 comments

I like his paintings very much.

"That 70s Show" did a great homage to 'Nighthawks'

posted by essexjan 09 May | 07:16

Oh, that GREAT, ej! Hehe...

posted by BoringPostcards 09 May | 07:23

Yay, BP! I think we are going to see that exhibit next Sunday at the MFA -- if I can get tickets, that is. I live about an hour from Boston.

Funny story: When I was in Chicago, I was going to skip the Art Institute in favor of some of the many other museums in town. Then I read somewhere that they had "Nighthawks," and I decided I had to see that in person. After traipsing around endlessly in this vast cavernous place and finally finding the American wing and the proper gallery, I was met with a note: "Edward Hopper's Nighthawks is currently on loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for an exhibition opening May 6."

posted by Miko 09 May | 07:52

That's a funny story only because you're going to get to see it, Miko- otherwise it'd be a heartbreaking one!

posted by BoringPostcards 09 May | 08:02

Great stuff... he's always reminded me of de Chirico's paintings.

posted by Zack_Replica 09 May | 21:22

Oooh! I love Automat, BP! I first saw it on a day trip to Des Moines when I was at the writers workshop.

posted by brujita 10 May | 00:41

I'd never thought about it before, Zack, but I wouldn't be surprised if de Chirico was an influence on Hopper.

posted by BoringPostcards 10 May | 09:15

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