At the House of Dreams

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82 North Broadway, Nyack, New York is the address where Edward Hopper was born and lived for almost 28 years. Today is the Edward Hopper House Art Center, dedicated to preserve his legacy as well as to share the work of people influenced by him.

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Dawn and I have just come back from a quick run to New York, where we made our way to the Edward Hopper House Art Center where I am very proud to have 3 of my photographs hanging there as part of the show Small Matters of Great Importance. It was a short and fast trip, but it was WELL worth it.

First because I was able to see his house, which to me it meant a lot since I really came to admire Edward Hopper for his work as well for his life. Been able to stand on his small but warm house and added to that, making come true the dream of having some of my work there was an experience I won't ever forget.

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Me standing by the door frame that leads to one of the galleries inside Edward Hopper's house, where 3 of my photographs are hanging until January 4th.

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The 3 pinhole photographs selected for the show and the photograph of Edward Hopper "watching" from the steps that take to his bedroom studio.

Added to that, we were given an excellent tour of the house and got to hear some stories about his life in the house and in the town of Nyack as well from docents Lee and George. During this tour, we saw not only the lower part of the house, but also his bedroom studio. Among the objects and stories we got to hear, was the detail about his bicycle, which hangs today by the fireplace. It was this that he will use to go around town or to catch a boat or train that will take him to Downtown New York, where he studied. His bike is an impressive object to come across, not only because it does show the passing of time, but also because it shows how tall Hopper was (6.5 feet tall), aspect that had to do a lot with his introverted personality.

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Edward Hopper's bicycle and paintbrush box on display on one of the many rooms open to public at his house.

I have to say it was a VERY nice visit despite the nasty weather over there. Still, being able to see that place and walk around it where Hopper's presence it's well felt, it was something I am truly happy to have lived. I am also deeply grateful to Dawn for helping me get there.

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Photos of Hopper and his youth years in Nyack on display at one of his house's walls making his presence something very latent.