Enter Wave Hill and this is the view that greets you. The pergola frames the view of the Hudson and the Palisades. You could tell the time of day by those shadows.A view into the flower garden from the Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory at Wave Hill.Manhattan Bridge Loop, 1928. Just one of so many works by Edward Hopper currently at the Whitney museum.The flower gardens at Wave Hill were full of color last week.This is the bark of Pinus Bungeana – Lace Bark Pine – at Wave HillEdward Hopper – Room in Brooklyn 1932. The exhibit tells us that his wife noted that he “left out the (Brooklyn) Bridge – (& more or less Brooklyn)” in order to avoid “clutter”.Edward Hopper “Sunlight in a Cafeteria” 1958
Of course, not all shadows are created by blocking the sun.
Edward Hopper “Night Shadows” 1921Edward Hopper, Drug Store, 1927 The Whitney exhibit has Hopper’s New York paintings. Of those with which I was already familiar, this one stood out. as if I were seeing it for the first time. Don’t know why.
Stepping out of the Whitney and into the streets in what was once the meatpacking district, everything looks like a Hopper painting. Surreal.
Early afternoon on Gansevoort Street.The route from the subway at 12th street to the Whitney went via Jackson Square Park – one of those lovely pocket park oases in the city. It’s actually more of a triangle and comes with flowering greenery, benches, and a fountain. This shadow box tribute to James Baldwin was on the railings on the Horatio Street side. It’s part of an outdoor exhibit of shadow boxes displayed throughout the neighborhood celebrating People, Places and Moments with local significance.One of the many water features at Untermyer GardensIf it weren’t for the helicopters growling up the Hudson you could be in medieval Europe. The Cloisters.
And finally here is a self-portrait by the remarkable Lois Dodd from an exhibition of her work last fall.
A great collection – it made me feel nostalgic for New York and love the things you have chosen to show. Having seen and taken so many photos of the Brooklyn Bridge I smiled at the idea of Hopper leaving it out of the composition of his painting – along with most of Brooklyn. I admire that! If I could go back I would want to see all these things in the real.
So…testing tents instead of facing up to reality? Winter should be fun. Wonderful photos especially of Wave Hill, such a beautiful place. You’ve now highlighted two of my favorite museums in NY, fortunately I didn’t live too far away from the Morgan Library, but the Cloisters was a jaunt.
Unfortunately, I think you are right and the signs are that we are all in for another “surprise” round of infection. Sigh.
Wave Hill was absolutely stunning last week. Bright sunshine, the flower gardens full of blooms, and an edible garden bursting with pumpkins, kale, squash, and late eggplants.
It is quite an amazing exhibit. Far more interesting than I thought it would be. And to repeat – I stepped out – and felt I was walking in a Hopper landscape. That’s not at all what that part of NYC looks like but the immersion was enough to lead the eye to focus on the elements that are reminiscent of his work and time.
A bright reminder of city beauty. I like the resemblances to the Hopper paintings. Even the Covid-19 tents add colour. Glad to see people in NY are still made aware of the disease – more so than in the UK it seems.
There’s a general determination on all levels to imagine the pandemic is over. Masks not required on public transportation, Carnegie Hall, etc. Deaths are running at about 400 a day and there is something of a cavalier disregard for those most at risk and for the prospect of long Covid. But as Eliot told us, humankind cannot bear too much reality. Apparently, talking about Covid is bad news politically and very divisive. Whatever.
I don’t know whether there are plans for the Hopper exhibit to make it to the UK. But it is a great exhibit. I was surprised by how appealing I found it even though many of the famous works are frequently reproduced and relatively familiar. And his NY is still with us in places – especially roof tops and the figures in a landscape.
Wish I’d read this before I went to New York in 2019 for the first time although we went to some interesting industrial areas with breweries under bridges, who knows where?
And the Covid testing…over here the government is trying to pretend it never happened and testing booths are no longer in evidence.
The government over here is no better on the Covid front. It is politically expedient to think the pandemic is over. But there is still money to be made so testing continues because, well, actually, it needs to…
As for me – I still put on a mask in the building elevator and confine my dining to home or the outdoors.
As for NY – it sounds like you were in Williamsburg. And so – next time – let’s talk!
Lovely pictures that show a whole different side to New York. I love that there are pocket parks and shadow boxes. I have seen pictures of some quite amazing mosaics in one of the subway stations too. I can’t remember which, of course. I could almost like such a city! Thank you for reminding me that there are two sides to everything. Oh, and I like Edward Hopper too.
I am sorry you are having problems with the “like” but I surely do appreciate your comment that overcomes the obstacle. Thank you.
Thinking of how to solve on my end: Are you using an I-Pad?
The city is full of contrasts and surprises and all the stories – good and bad – are true. The Edward Hopper in NY exhibit at the Whitney is quite wonderful. And I did emerge into the real city and feel I was in a Hopper painting. Strange and surreal sensation.
Gloomy drizzly start for today so time to remember some recent sunshine and shadows.
A great collection – it made me feel nostalgic for New York and love the things you have chosen to show. Having seen and taken so many photos of the Brooklyn Bridge I smiled at the idea of Hopper leaving it out of the composition of his painting – along with most of Brooklyn. I admire that! If I could go back I would want to see all these things in the real.
Such fun to think of Brooklyn and the Bridge as “clutter”. So come on back to NYC and let’s have a drink with a view to the bridge!
Oh I would love to! My dream is to come over on the Queen Mary …
So…testing tents instead of facing up to reality? Winter should be fun. Wonderful photos especially of Wave Hill, such a beautiful place. You’ve now highlighted two of my favorite museums in NY, fortunately I didn’t live too far away from the Morgan Library, but the Cloisters was a jaunt.
Unfortunately, I think you are right and the signs are that we are all in for another “surprise” round of infection. Sigh.
Wave Hill was absolutely stunning last week. Bright sunshine, the flower gardens full of blooms, and an edible garden bursting with pumpkins, kale, squash, and late eggplants.
Gorgeous images – thank you for sharing. And those Hoppers are stunning!!
It is quite an amazing exhibit. Far more interesting than I thought it would be. And to repeat – I stepped out – and felt I was walking in a Hopper landscape. That’s not at all what that part of NYC looks like but the immersion was enough to lead the eye to focus on the elements that are reminiscent of his work and time.
Fabulous post and pictures, thank you!
Thank-you.
A bright reminder of city beauty. I like the resemblances to the Hopper paintings. Even the Covid-19 tents add colour. Glad to see people in NY are still made aware of the disease – more so than in the UK it seems.
There’s a general determination on all levels to imagine the pandemic is over. Masks not required on public transportation, Carnegie Hall, etc. Deaths are running at about 400 a day and there is something of a cavalier disregard for those most at risk and for the prospect of long Covid. But as Eliot told us, humankind cannot bear too much reality. Apparently, talking about Covid is bad news politically and very divisive. Whatever.
I don’t know whether there are plans for the Hopper exhibit to make it to the UK. But it is a great exhibit. I was surprised by how appealing I found it even though many of the famous works are frequently reproduced and relatively familiar. And his NY is still with us in places – especially roof tops and the figures in a landscape.
Wish I’d read this before I went to New York in 2019 for the first time although we went to some interesting industrial areas with breweries under bridges, who knows where?
And the Covid testing…over here the government is trying to pretend it never happened and testing booths are no longer in evidence.
The government over here is no better on the Covid front. It is politically expedient to think the pandemic is over. But there is still money to be made so testing continues because, well, actually, it needs to…
As for me – I still put on a mask in the building elevator and confine my dining to home or the outdoors.
As for NY – it sounds like you were in Williamsburg. And so – next time – let’s talk!
I’m not an art connoisseur, but I Love Edward Hopper’s NIGHTHAWKS and appreciate your inclusion of other works by him in this post.
P.S. I clicked “Like” but it wouldn’t ‘take.’
Nighthawks is justifiably famous. It was in the show as were pretty much all of his well-known New York paintings. The whole exhibition was terrific.
Lovely pictures that show a whole different side to New York. I love that there are pocket parks and shadow boxes. I have seen pictures of some quite amazing mosaics in one of the subway stations too. I can’t remember which, of course. I could almost like such a city! Thank you for reminding me that there are two sides to everything. Oh, and I like Edward Hopper too.
Like your comment. (I clicked “Like” but it didn’t ‘take.’
I am sorry you are having problems with the “like” but I surely do appreciate your comment that overcomes the obstacle. Thank you.
Thinking of how to solve on my end: Are you using an I-Pad?
The city is full of contrasts and surprises and all the stories – good and bad – are true. The Edward Hopper in NY exhibit at the Whitney is quite wonderful. And I did emerge into the real city and feel I was in a Hopper painting. Strange and surreal sensation.