Film Screening | New England Modernism: Revolutionary Architecture in the 20th Century

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Experience related influences on the work of Kyoshi Izumi through an evening exploring modernism in the film ‘New England Modernism: Revolutionary Architecture in the 20th Century (108 min) by Jake Gorst, with an introduction by Bernard Flamen.

Film description

Between the 1930s and 1970s, American Modernism established an exciting and provocative footing in New England. By the 1940s, the work of American master Frank Lloyd Wright and European newcomers such as Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius influenced generations of young architects and inspired a surprisingly large catalogue of important buildings throughout the region. Architects Marcel Breuer, Landis Gores, John Johansen, Philip Johnson, Eliot Noyes and many others led the charge. Dive deeply into this rich pool of talent whose buildings still hold international influence despite the constant threat of redevelopment. These works tell the story of New England Modernism, a story rich with beauty, imagination, creativity and industriousness.

Poster for "New England Modernism: Revolutionary Architecture in the 20th Century," featuring a geometric architectural design against a blue background. Includes production credits and a website link at the bottom.

A person in casual attire stands next to a camera on a tripod in front of a modern house with a stone facade. The house is set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and trees.
A cozy living room with a cream sofa and armchairs on a red rug. There's a large stone fireplace, bookshelves, and art on the walls. Sunlight streams in through a window, illuminating a wooden dining table and chairs in the adjoining room.
Modern, angular house with gray exterior, large windows, and a geometric design. Surrounded by lush green lawn and trees, the setting is tranquil. A wooden deck is adjacent to the structure, offering an inviting outdoor space.