About the Program

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art’s Modernism + Film program investigates themes in design, engineering, architecture and modern/contemporary art through the lens of film. Developed in partnership with the Charlotte chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture, the Modernism + Film series is offered monthly and includes introductions to the films by scholars, urban planners, architects, art historians, film experts and others.

Time and Tickets

An event reception with a cash bar and free light bites begins at 6 p.m. in the Bechtler lobby followed by the presentation and film screening at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members and $5 for students with valid school I.D. (Student tickets must be purchased at the admissions desk.) Purchase tickets online, by phone 704.353.9200 or at the admissions desk.

2014-2015 FILM SCHEDULE

Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation August 15 6 p.m.
The Vision Of Paolo Soleri: Prophet In The Desert September 26 6 p.m.
If you Build it October 24 6 p.m.
Sol Lewitt November 21 6 p.m.
Aberrant Architectures? Diller + Scofidio at the Whitney Museum January 23 6 p.m.
Peter Eisenman: Building Germany's Holocaust Memorial February 20 6 p.m. Tickets
Modern Times March 20 6 p.m. Tickets
Built on Narrow Land: The End of Bauhaus Summers on Cape Cod April 17 6 p.m. Tickets
Lioness Among Lions: The Architect Zaha Hadid May 15 6 p.m. Tickets
Contempt June 19 6 p.m. Tickets