Liljestrand Foundation, in partnership with Docomomo Hawaii and Honolulu Museum of Art, with sponsorship support from Kaimana Beach Hotel, is pleased to present a two-evening eventÂ
Tickets on sale to the Friends of Liljestrand on May 4th
Tickets on sale to the public on May 6th
Friday, June 12 at Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre 7:00-9:00 – Schindler Space Architect film + Q&A *Does not include entry to the June 13 program at Liljestrand House*
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Saturday, June 13 @ Liljestrand House 5:30-8:00pm – Space Architects: Shaping Place, Light, & Nature (Schindler, Preis & Ossipoff) An in-depth presentation and conversation with Schindler film director Valentina Ganeva, and architects Axel Schmitzberger & Graham Hart
Enjoy sunset at Liljestrand House along with Austrian wine, beer and charcuterie.Â
*This 2-day ticket includes entry to film on June 12*
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Friday, June 12 / 7:00pm – 9:00pm / HoMA Doris Duke Theatre Schindler Space Architect film followed by a 30-minute Q&A with director Valentina Ganeva. Moderated by California architect Axel Schmitzberger.Â
Schindler Space Architect is the first feature-length documentary exploring the life and works of a pioneer of modern architecture pioneer R. M. Schindler. The film is narrated by Meryl Streep and features renowned architects Frank Gehry, Steven Holl, and Thom Mayne, among many others sharing their insights on Schindler. He changed forever the architectural landscape of Los Angeles and laid the foundation for what is now considered the California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. This documentary is an investigation into Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture and reexamines his complicated relationship with his mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright, and his former friend turned rival, Richard Neutra. A true original, Schindler experimented and invented for 30 years. The film affirms the singular genius of one man and the eternal challenge every artist faces to stay true to their vision.  Â
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Saturday, June 13 / 5:30pm – 8:00pm / Liljestrand House
Space Architects: Shaping Place, Light, & Nature (R.M. Schindler, Alfred Preis & Vladimir Ossipoff). An in-depth presentation and conversation with Schindler film director Valentina Ganeva, and architects Axel Schmitzberger & Graham Hart.
Enjoy sunset at Liljestrand House along with Austrian wine, beer and charcuterie. The ticket price includes a pass to the film screening at Honolulu Museum of Art the previous evening, Friday, June 12.Â
Hawai’i’s post-war Modernist Architecture is known for its procession through space, consideration of place, shaping of light, and framing of nature. Although these modernist ideas suited Hawai’i’s context perfectly, they developed pre-war along the West Coast from concepts originating in Europe, and even earlier in Japanese architectural traditions. One of these West Coast practitioners, and early masters of modern architecture, was Rudolph Schindler. Considered one of the greatest architects of the past century, Schindler’s work in California inspired generations of architects. Join the Liljestrand Foundation as we discuss the through line of Modernist Architecture influences, from Japan, to Europe, to California, and back here to Hawai’i. Framed as a follow-up discussion to the screening of the recently produced film, Rudolph Schindler: Space Architect, director Valentina Ganeva is joined by California architect Axel Schmitzberger and Hawai’i architect Graham Hart to discuss the work and concepts of these masters.
Special mahalo to the Austrian Consulate General Los Angeles and the Austrian Consulate Honolulu.
The June 13 program at Liljestrand House is 21 and over.
