Nothing is Sacred

American Realist painter Edward Hopper was born on June 22, 1882, a birthday that I'd missed by a day.

"His work demonstrates that realism is not merely a literal or photographic copying of what we see, but an interpretive rendering."

Learn more here: Edward Hopper.net

Nighthawks, 1942

Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967)

The Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois

This painting is amazing when you stand in front of it, or any Hopper creation.

There is a stark flatness; one sees and feels the unhappily alone human spirit.

Ah, but thanks to the wonders of social media, this iconic masterpiece is a springboard for the comedic!

As an art historian, art buff, and museum nerd, I have no qualms about poking fun at great paintings, famous people, or cats.

Let's Hop!

The Windy City

A visit to Chicago during a beautiful weekend.

I roamed about, and snapped a few images.

Designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge, the Chicago Public Library’s building – today home to the Chicago Cultural Center – was completed in 1897.

The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, by Claude Monet
1867
The Art Institute of Chicago

The Marina City complex was designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg and completed in 1968.
Known as The Corncob Buildings, this is my artsy angle.

Nighthawks, by Edward Hopper
1942
The Art Institute of Chicago

Lion, one of a pair of outdoor 1893 bronze sculptures by Edward Kemeys
The Art Institute of Chicago

Yes, this was the only feline I managed to find!

Beyond thankful to my family who included me in their travels, both last weekend and a couple of weeks ago when on the westside of Michigan.

Witnessing the gorgeous weddings of my two nephews were gifts of unimaginable value.

Let's Hop!

Love Week Day 6: Art and Architecture

I love a good story, as told by an artist, an architect, a engineer, or a craftsperson.

When I travel, I visit museums, famous architecture, and gardens.

Cat
1913, Raymond Duchamp-Villon
Detroit Institute of Arts, USA

Dorothy H. Turkel House
1956, Frank Lloyd Wright
Detroit, Michigan USA

Self Portrait at The Age of 34
1640, Rembrandt van Rijn
The National Gallery, London UK

Chandelier
1904, Glamorgan Castle
Alliance, Ohio USA

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
First released in 1956
The Columbus Museum
Columbus, Georgia USA

Tatra T87 Sedan, designed 1936, manufactured 1948
Hans Ledwinka
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Roman Bath, C. 60-70 AD
Museum and galleries added in the 1700's-1800's
Bath, UK

Woman With A Cat
c. 1880-82 by Auguste Renoir
National Gallery, London UK

Frederick C. Robie House
1909, Frank Lloyd Wright
Hyde Park, Illinois USA

Cape Trinity, Saguenay River, Moonlight
1904, Winslow Homer
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Primavera Eterna
1884, Auguste Rodin
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois USA