About Budd Hopkins

Budd Hopkins was an American artist, author, and UFO researcher, best known for his work on alien abduction phenomena. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 15, 1931, and died in New York City on August 21, 2011. Hopkins's career spanned both the art world and the study of UFOs, with his art appearing in prestigious collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. He gained fame as a leading figure in the alien abduction field, authoring several influential books on the subject, including "Missing Time" and "Intruders". 

Early Life and Artistic Career:

Hopkins was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, and developed an interest in art after a period of convalescence following a childhood bout with polio. 

He graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in art history, where he was influenced by Robert Motherwell. 

He moved to New York City and became involved in the Abstract Expressionist movement, befriending artists like Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, and Robert Motherwell. 

His artwork, which includes paintings, sculptures, and collages, is held in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum. 

Hopkins received grants from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

UFO Research and Alien Abduction:

Hopkins's interest in UFOs began with a sighting in 1964, which led him to investigate the phenomenon and eventually focus on alien abduction claims. 

He became a leading figure in the field, publishing books that explored the experiences of individuals who reported being abducted by extraterrestrials. 

His books, particularly "Missing Time" and "Intruders," popularized the concept of alien abduction and brought it to a wider audience. 

Hopkins founded the Intruders Foundation, a research and support organization for those who believed they had been abducted. 

 

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