With its proximity to the cultural hub of New York City and its quieter suburban and rural landscapes, Connecticut was fertile ground for artists and writers in the period of Modernist movements between 1913 and 1979. Many of these cultural figures are well known through biographical and critical studies. Creative Places seeks to show how place played a significant role in creative work, and how in turn the artists and writers influenced communities in Connecticut.
Robert Flaherty
Theatre/Dance/Film
1884 – 1951
- Biography/Description of Work
Though not a Connecticut resident, Flaherty screened ‘Nanook of the North’ at Silvermine soon after its completion in 1922. The movie, which portrays Inuit culture, though somewhat staged by Flaherty, is considered the first full-length documentary film.
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