You can step into Edward Hoppers paintings in NYCs Meatpacking District this weekend – Time Out

Some paintings have the power to make art come alive, buta new activation this week willtruly makebrushstrokes jump off the canvas.

In honor of the late American painter Edward Hopper's birthday (he wouldbe 142 years old!), the Meatpacking District is hosting a series of 3-D interactive painting installations that you can become a part of. The free event, titled "Step Into Hopper" pays homage tothree of the artist'srenowned works from July 19 through July 22 in Gansevoort Plaza (38 Gansevoort St.)

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In this first-of-its-kind event, see life-size re-creations of Nighthawks, Soir Bleu, and Early Sunday Morning. Youll be able to pose with these recognizable works and createyour own interpretations of theart with the help of live performers. Activities begin at 1pm on Friday, July 19, then run all day Saturday-Monday, before wrapping up at 5pm on Tuesday, July 23.

The activation, hosted by Meatpacking BID, was created in partnership with The Whitney Museum of American Art, whichis home to the most Edward Hopper works of any museum worldwide.The museum celebrates the artists July 22 birthdayevery year as a tribute to his impact on American art.Hopper was one of themost prominent realist painters of 20th-century America and is widely known for his depictions of the urban and rural American experience.

Take a seat inside Hoppers iconic diner scene, complete with a live barista serving coffee from a neighborhood vendor on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, from 11am onward while supplies last.

Transporting visitors into Hoppers introspective take on French caf culture, a clown performer will be present on Friday, July 19, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 to set the scene.

Step off the bustling streets of present-day New York City and into the stillness of this portrait of Seventh Avenue in the 1930s all weekend.

If you want to see the original paintings of "Soir Bleu" and "Early Sunday Morning," head to the Whitney where they're currently on view.After viewing his art at the Whitney, you can make some art of your own and even explore a map showing NYC spots he painted.

For the more athletic art lovers, there's even a 60-mile round-trip bike ride from the Whitney Museum to the Hopper House in Nyack.

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You can step into Edward Hoppers paintings in NYCs Meatpacking District this weekend - Time Out