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Harry Bertoia Podcast

  • Bertoia Sculpture Cleaning and Conservation

    11 OCT 2023 · Do you already own, or are thinking of acquiring, a Bertoia sculpture and wondering how to clean it? What about if a tonal rod is out of place - how to fix it? What products should or shouldn't I use on my piece? If I need professional help, where can I turn? These and other questions are answered in this informative and fun podcast. Daughter Celia Bertoia explains how to clean the most common sculptures in simple easy terms that anyone can understand. And how you - if you're brave - can adjust a rod out of alignment. And how to judge your limits and when to consult or hire a professional conservator. It has a companion blog at https://harrybertoia.org/cleaning/ with pictures.
    15m 4s
  • Bertoia Bushes; Inspiration, Construction and Value

    31 JUL 2023 · Bertoia bushes are crowd favorites, but why? How were they made? What was the inspiration? What makes one bush more desirable than another? Hear Harry Bertoia's daughter, Celia Bertoia, speak candidly about the bushes on the Pennsylvania property and how they related to the metal interpretations.
    10m 28s
  • Bertoia Spill-casts; Action Sculptures

    11 JUL 2023 · Bertoia's spillcast sculptures are the Jackson Pollocks of metal. Rough texture, rugged edges and mini craters and canyons fill out these little known Bertoia treasures. Lengthy preparation leads to the making of them in minutes. Hear Harry's own words about the process and learn the behind the scene explanations from his daughter Celia Bertoia.
    12m
  • BertoiaTonalTidbits

    20 DEC 2022 · Ever wonder how to fix those wayward wires on your tonal? What about how to clean a tonal? Celia speaks of Harry in the shop, Harry washing sculptures, and some fascinating details about tonals. 24 minutes of juicey tidbits.
    24m 39s
  • Bertoia Interns Interview

    9 DEC 2022 · Two student interns speak clearly about their experience of Harry Bertoia and the Bertoia Foundation, explaining how the semester has been a major influence on how they will proceed from here on out. This is a great podcast to listen to if you are considering interning at the Foundation, but also just to get a sense of how newcomers perceive Bertoia.
    13m 8s
  • Bertoia Student Perspective

    23 NOV 2022 · Two astute students who worked at the Harry Bertoia Foundation, interviewed by Celia Bertoia, give their perspective on Harry Bertoia as an artist and also on the Bertoia Foundation. Their insights are surprisingly depthful and clear.
    20m 40s
  • Bertoia Sonambient Sounds

    16 SEP 2022 · Bertoia's Sonambient; where did he get the ideas? Was it gypsies or whales? The sounds resemble wild whale calls, thunderous roars, soothing drones and calming church bells. Get a taste of them here with daughter Celia who explains tonals, singing rods and gongs.
    5m 44s
  • Bertoia Life-Work Lecture Utah Tech September 2022

    15 SEP 2022 · Learn the magical backstory of this amazingly successful artist and designer. Celia, the daughter, gives an overview of the life and work of Harry Bertoia. How did Eames, Knoll, Saarinen, I.M. Pei all play into Bertoia's career? You won't see the slides, but by her descriptions will be able to imagine what's on the screen.
    46m 43s
  • Who and What is the Harry Bertoia Foundation?

    8 AUG 2022 · What does the Bertoia Foundation offer for you? What exactly do they do? Who are they? We'll answer those and further questions about the Foundation and let you know of upcoming changes. We are here to further the legacy of Harry Bertoia and modern art in general and now you can find out specifically what that means. It's more exciting than you might expect!
    8m 26s
  • Bertoia Dandelions

    2 AUG 2022 · Remember when as a child you blew the dandelion seed head to see how many children you were going to have? Nature's dandelions were the inspiration for Bertoia's stunning sculptural dandelions. Hear about how they came about, how they are made, and the current market of the dandelions.
    10m 52s

Various topics, all about Harry Bertoia and his sculptural and design work, by Celia, his daughter. Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) created abstract monumental metal sculptures, designed the wire grid midcentury modern...

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Various topics, all about Harry Bertoia and his sculptural and design work, by Celia, his daughter. Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) created abstract monumental metal sculptures, designed the wire grid midcentury modern chairs for Knoll, and played Sonambient sounding sculptures. Enjoy!
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