August 15, 2008
An American in Paris (and St. Petersburg)
Dennis Hopper, left, with Julian
Schnabel.
Photo: AP/Jennifer Graylock
Pop quiz, Hot Shot: Which American actor famous for his easy ways has made a splash in the European art world? That's right, film buffs, it's Dennis Hopper. A collection of his paintings, sculptures, and photographs was exhibited last August at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Turns out that Hopper was the first living American to achieve this honor. Dude, I bet Keanu's jealous.
And now, the rest of Europe is taking notice as well. On October 15th, La Cinematheque Francaise in Paris will unveil an exhibit dedicated to Hopper and his works. It will also feature psychedelic videos from the 1960s (acid not included) and a selection of Warhols, Schnabels, and other art world heavies from his private collection.
Trés magnifique!
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Seems like Paris is the place to be!
Posted by: ecolman | August 15, 2008 at 09:53 PM