Join us on Friday, May 12th at 6pm for a special screening of The Price of Desire, a film about the Irish architect, furniture designer, and pioneer of the Modern Movement, Eileen Gray. The film tells the “controversial story of how Eileen Gray’s influential contribution to 20th century architecture and design was almost entirely wiped from history by the egotistical ‘Father of Modernism’ Le Corbusier, and of how her relationship with philanderer Jean Badovici (Le Corbusier’s promoter by way of his influential 
architectural publication L’Architecture Vivante) further fuelled the rift between the two architects, both personally and professionally, consigning her legacy to a century of neglect and long-overdue recognition.” The film was written and directed by Mary McGuckian and stars Orla Brady, Vincent Perez, Francesco Scinanna, and Alanis Morissette. The screening will be moderated by Victoria Shaw-Williamson, an appraiser specializing in fine and decorative arts and a specialist at 1stdibs, a leading online marketplace for design, art, and collectibles.
Date/Time: Friday, May 12th, 6-9pm
Location: 19 University Place
Free with RSVP: tinyurl.com/CALASP17FILM
The next film in the Spring 2017 film series “A View from a Broad” is Woman, Demon, Human which will be shown at the National Opera Center on April 26th:
https://wp.nyu.edu/sps-cala/event/2017/4/26/film-screening-woman-demon-human-china/
Summer 2017 Courses of Interest:
Mid-20th Century Design: Masters and Innovators
Silver Lining: Fashion and Film
20th Century American Ceramics and Glass
A New York City Guide in the Decorative Arts: Immerse Yourself in Style
New York in the Jazz Age: Art Deco Architecture