Salon Series to Focus on the Work of Alvar Aalto

The Paul Rudolph Foundation is pleased to announce the third installment of our salon series on Modern Architects with a discussion led by Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen. Ms. Pelkonen will discuss the enigmatic, and staunchly individualistic Alvar Aalto. We will talk about his role in evolving Finnish design and defining Finland's national identity. This will be contrasted with Rudolph's contributions in the U.S. in realizing the American Century.

Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen who holds a PhD from Columbia University and teaches at the Yale School of Architecture will lead our discussion. She is the author of three books including Achtung Architektur!, Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future, and her latest work, our topic of discussion, Alvar Aalto: Architecture, Modernity and Geopolitics.

Ms. Pelkonen will present in the Modulightor duplex, and be on hand to dedicate copies of her book over refreshments, following the talk.


Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
6:45 - 8:00 pm
doors open at 6:15 pm

Modulightor, 246 East 58th Street

Introduction by
Sean Khorsandi, Foundation Co-Director

Limited copies of Alvar Aalto: Architecture, Modernity and Geopolitics will be on hand for purchase and dedication.

Coffee and cookies provided by
The Paul Rudolph Foundation

Seats for the event are limited, so reserve your place today to ensure your attendance. Tickets are seldom available at the door.

To purchase tickets, please go to the event's website located here.