Edward Hopper's Light and Solitude at Palazzo Fava, Bologna

A major Edward Hopper exhibition opened at Palazzo Fava in Bologna, curated by Barbara Haskell of the Whitney Museum of American Art in collaboration with Luca Beatrice. The show features over 60 works—watercolors, oils, charcoals, and pastels—drawn primarily from the Whitney's collection, which holds more than 2,500 Hopper pieces donated by his wife Josephine. The exhibition traces Hopper's development from his early Parisian works to his iconic American scenes, emphasizing his fascination with light and urban solitude. Notably, the final room presents his most famous paintings, while earlier galleries explore his formative years, including his European travels and influences like Degas. A key work, 'Soir Bleu' (1914), exemplifies his cinematic, theatrical style and was rediscovered only after his death by art historian Lloyd Goodrich. The show also includes preparatory drawings and over 70 drypoint etchings, such as 'Shadow in the Night.' Hopper's themes of loneliness, violated intimacy, and voyeurism are evident in pieces like 'Summer Interior' (1909) and 'Study for Office at Night.' The exhibition runs until July 24, 2016.