Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) – Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood

Thursday 12 November 2009 – Sunday 7 February 2010

Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood is “an expansive exhibition showcasing an extraordinary man’s life’s work, his collaborations and personal art collection, and an amazing insight into a formative era of Hollywood”.

Known for his exceptional work in films such as: Easy Rider (1968), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Blue Velvet (1986), Apocalypse Now (1968) and the Australian production Mad Dog Morgan (1976), this exhibition is to show a comprehensive look at his creative virtuosity.

ACMI Director, Tony Sweeney, “ACMI is excited to present this Australian-exclusive exhibition celebrating the work and life of a truly extraordinary filmmaker and artist. The exhibition allows us to engage in great depth and detail the catalogue of work by a courageous artist, reflecting on a bygone era which radically influenced the film industry that exists today.”

Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood was originally produced by the Cinémathèque Française, in association with Dennis Hopper, Easy Rider Productions, and curated by Matthieu Orlean.

For its Melbourne presentation, the exhibition will feature a film season and a series of public programs, talks and workshops.

Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood opens at ACMI on Thursday 12 November 2009 and exhibits until Sunday 7 February 2010. Dennis Hopper will be in Melbourne for the official opening of the exhibition.