Edward Hopper: il Caravaggio del nostro tempo
Edward Hopper (born July 22, 1882, in Nyack – died May 15, 1967, in New York) is celebrated as one of America’s most cherished painters, deeply embedded in popular culture and inspiring filmmakers and producers alike. After studying illustration and graphic design at the New York Institute of Art, he spent fifteen years at C. Phillips & Company creating magazine covers. Renowned for his mastery of realism, Hopper's artworks convey themes of solitude, desolation, and stillness. Vittorio Sgarbi referred to him as the "Caravaggio of our time," highlighting his ability to evoke emotions beyond the canvas. His paintings depict a twist on the American dream, featuring isolated figures in vast settings, while the ancient rural America fades into a consumer-driven modernity.
Key facts
- Edward Hopper nacque a Nyack il 22 luglio 1882 e morì a New York il 15 maggio 1967.
- Studiò illustrazione e grafica al New York Institute of Art.
- Lavorò per quindici anni alla C. Phillips & Company progettando copertine di riviste.
- Vittorio Sgarbi lo definì il 'Caravaggio del nostro tempo'.
- Hopper vide opere di De Chirico durante soggiorni parigini.
- I suoi dipinti sono caratterizzati da solitudine, desolazione e immobilità.
- Le sue opere hanno influenzato registi come Alfred Hitchcock, Chantal Akerman, Wim Wenders e Todd Haynes.
- Il fotografo Gregory Crewdson è stato influenzato da Hopper.
Entities
Artists
- Edward Hopper
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- De Chirico
- Manet
- Degas
- Mark Strand
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Chantal Akerman
- Wim Wenders
- Todd Haynes
- Gregory Crewdson
- Ilaria Porro
Institutions
- New York Institute of Art
- C. Phillips & Company
- MoMA
- Artspecialday
Locations
- Nyack
- New York
- Parigi