Film Screening: Sitting Still with Laurie Olin

SITTING STILL offers an intimate look into the mind of Laurie Olin, a brilliant and irreverent landscape architect dedicated to designing public spaces fostering democracy and equality. At a time when profit often outweighs people, Olin’s work stands as a testament to the power of landscape in addressing environmental crises and social divides.

From his frontier childhood in Alaska to his global experiences challenging conventional design, Olin’s journey fuels SITTING STILL—a compelling blend of artist portrait and social commentary. Through his insights and those of fellow visionaries, the film exposes flawed economic models and misguided policies, revealing how thoughtful design shapes the world—and why it matters.

Following the screening, Olin and director Gina Angelone will appear on stage for a conversation and Q&A. A reception will follow.

Host or Publisher Harvard University Graduate School of Design