The Bard Graduate Center presents "Eileen Gray: Creating a Total Work of Art," the first major American exhibition in 40 years to examine the work of Eileen Gray, the iconic modernist designer and architect. Curated by Cloé Pitiot with assistance from the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the show will feature never-before exhibited furniture as well as other aspects of Gray’s design work, including archival materials from Gray’s best-known buildings. Also on view will be newly discovered materials on Gray‘s architectural projects in France, reinforcing her standing as a gifted architect and shedding new light on her ideas about architecture, interiors, design, and landscape. A richly illustrated catalogue edited by Ms. Pitiot and published by Bard Graduate Center Gallery and Yale University Press will accompany the exhibition. The exhibition opens on February 29, 2020 and will run through July 12, 2020.

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of e.1027, a gala dinner will take place on the terraces of Eileen Gray's modernist villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on June 15, 2019. There will be a raffle and a small charity auction to raise funds for the final stages of the restoration.

We regret to inform you that our beloved colleague Frederieke Taylor has passed away. A dedicated member of the art world community, Frederieke was active in architectural and non-profit circles and ran an eponymous contemporary art and design gallery. In 1998 Frederieke was instrumental in the creation of Friends of e.1027, from which time she served as Vice President. We will be forever grateful for her assistance and generosity. Our sadness and grief are comforted by our memories of her vibrant spirit, style and brilliance. We honor her life’s work and send our condolences to her family and friends.

FRIENDS OF E-1027 20th-ANNIVERSARY TRIP DETAILS
The Mediterranean Villa: From Antiquity to Modernism
June 7–10, 2018

Please join Friends of E-1027 as we celebrate 20 years and the successful restoration of Eileen Gray’s villa with a festive trip to Roquebrune and the French Riviera. We will learn the history of the villa from classical to modern times and visit architecturally important villas, including private access to several privately-owned villas, not ordinarily open to the public. The highlight will be a Gala Dinner at E-1027 on the terrace overlooking Monaco Bay.

Click here to download the reservation form to reserve your spot.

"Talking House: Eileen Gray & Jean Badovici" is a 40-minute montage of E.1027, the iconic modernist villa built by Eileen Gray and Jean Badovici on the Cote d’Azur in 1929. This multi-media art piece created by Elizabeth Lennard will be a part of the MoMA exhibit, How Should We Live? Propositions for the Modern Interior (Oct. 1–April 23, 2017). ADFF will offer a unique opportunity to see this on a large screen followed by a conversation with Juliet Kinchin, Curator of Modern Design at MoMA, NY architect and Elle DECOR's contributing writer Joseph Giovannini, and Artist/Director Elizabeth Lennard. To buy tickets, visit the ADFF website here.

Friends of E.1027 & Christie's present a benefit auction supporting the restoration of Eileen Gray's E.1027.

 

Join us for an evening celebrating the life and work of Eileen Gray. To support the ongoing restoration of E.1027, Gray's seminal modernist villa in the south of France, we will be offering approximately 20 lots across a variety of media, with the proceeds directly benefiting E.1027.

 

Philippe Garner, auctioneer
Christie's, Rockefeller Plaza, New York
December 16, 2015, 6:30 PM

 

For more information, email e1027@sandrageringinc.com.

A limited edition set of prints by Julian Lennon will be unveiled by Sandra Gering Inc. on behalf of fine art publishers Stoney Road Press and Friends of e.1027. This original set of portrait stills of The Price of Desire cast in character includes an introduction by and portrait of Julian Lennon. Complete sets of 15 prints are available, as well as individual prints. Proceeds will directly benefit the restoration of Eileen Gray's solarium at e.1027. Read Julian's personal statement about this project on Stoney Road Press' website here.