"Hopper: An American Love Story" at the Varsity Cinema

Art lovers are invited to join at the Varsity Cinema for a screening of the film “Hopper: An American Love Story.” Before the showing, Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter will introduce the film and discuss Edward Hopper’s work, including the works in the Art Center’s permanent collection. TICKETS Film Details: Director: Phil Grabsky; 2022; 94 minutes Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by Edward Hopper’s art – but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work? This documentary takes a deep look into his art, his life, and his relationships from his early career as an illustrator. Image: “HOPPER: An American love story” – Edward Hopper. “Nighthawks,” 1942. Friends of American Art Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago