Friday, January 31, 6:30 p.m. | BEAUTY BETWEEN THE LINES explores the life and legacy of Canadian Arthur Erickson, a pioneering architect who achieved worldwide recognition and acclaim for his work throughout North America. Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and a close look at his iconic architectural works, the film paints a nuanced portrait of Erickson. Uncovering the ways in which he broke through conventional boundaries, seamlessly blending art, culture, and nature to redefine modern architecture, BEAUTY BETWEEN THE LINES is a powerful exploration of a mind that transformed the spaces we inhabit. Post-screening Q&A with Ryan Mah, Lea Mallen, and Kyle Bergman.

ADFF:CHICAGO The Architecture & Design Film Festival and Chicago Architecture Center, in collaboration with the Gene Siskel Film Center, present ADFF:CHICAGO 2025—an international festival highlighting films dedicated to the creative spirit of architecture and design. ADFF:CHICAGO 2025 presents 9 programs at the Film Center celebrating films that combine a design focus with human stories, selected for a broad audience of architecture enthusiasts, design professionals, and all fans of nonfiction storytelling. Read more

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu