Prosperous Bohemians: The Rise and Fall of Weekend Utopia
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The 2026 Tom Twomey Series continues at 5:00pm on Thursday, June 11 with “Prosperous Bohemians: The Rise and Fall of Weekend Utopia,” presented by author Alastair Gordon. Gordon’s talk will trace the history of the modern movement—both art and architecture—on eastern Long Island as chronicled in his groundbreaking 2001 book, Weekend Utopia: Modern Living in the Hamptons. An updated and expanded edition of the book was just published by Princeton Architectural Press, marking the 25th anniversary of its original publication.
Following the talk, Gordon will sign copies of the new book, which BookHampton will have available for purchase.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Alastair Gordon is an award-winning critic, curator, cultural historian and author who grew up summering in Amagansett. For more than twenty years, he wrote on art, architecture and the environment for the New York Times as well as many other publications. He has published more than 20 books. “Gordon’s eye for the convergence of art, architecture and commerce is unerring.” – Publisher’s Weekly
MORE INFO: Free admission. Programs are presented in the library’s Baldwin Family Lecture Room. Advanced reservations are requested but not required. For additional event information and to reserve a seat, visit: TomTwomeySeries.org
The 2026 Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the East Hampton Library and the East Hampton Historical Society. The Tom Twomey Series was established in memory of the late Tom Twomey (1945-2014), the former Chairman of the Library’s Board of Managers.
Following the talk, Gordon will sign copies of the new book, which BookHampton will have available for purchase.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Alastair Gordon is an award-winning critic, curator, cultural historian and author who grew up summering in Amagansett. For more than twenty years, he wrote on art, architecture and the environment for the New York Times as well as many other publications. He has published more than 20 books. “Gordon’s eye for the convergence of art, architecture and commerce is unerring.” – Publisher’s Weekly
MORE INFO: Free admission. Programs are presented in the library’s Baldwin Family Lecture Room. Advanced reservations are requested but not required. For additional event information and to reserve a seat, visit: TomTwomeySeries.org
The 2026 Tom Twomey Series is presented as a partnership between the East Hampton Library and the East Hampton Historical Society. The Tom Twomey Series was established in memory of the late Tom Twomey (1945-2014), the former Chairman of the Library’s Board of Managers.
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