Edward Hopper And The Blank CanvasEpisode of December 13, 2014

Despite being a figurative painter when abstraction was the trend, Edward Hopper was and remains a defining presence in the art world. His bleak and mysterious interpretations on light and solitary characters, have inspired a generation of fellow artists, musicians and filmmakers. This film examines the painter's life, and includes testimonies from people who knew him, and someone inspired by his work: German filmmaker Wim Wenders. (From France, in English and French) (Documentary) (Rpt) G

Edward Hopper And The Blank Canvas was broadcast on SBS ONE at Saturday 13 December 2014, 03:00.