Nyack is proud to get the recognition — and certainly the members of the Hopper House Art Center are happy for the publicity as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. But the articles raise two questions:
- It’s all about the light: Hopper’s mastery of light and dark is why he’s still a favorite of painters, photographers and art fans worldwide. Seeing some of Hopper’s best works in the home and the village in which he grew up — and then walking outside and seeing the late day sun cast the same shadows that Hopper saw growing up — is what makes it all special. It’s an important point that was missed in these pieces.
- Friday’s article ran under the heading “ARTS | WESTCHESTER.” Which leaves locals wondering: now that the NYT has officially moved Nyack to Westchester County, will we have to pay higher taxes?
Sources: Shadowing the Reclusive Painter of Light, Celebrating Hopper