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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 midce... more
FAQs about Harry Bertoia Podcast:How many episodes does Harry Bertoia Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
March 21, 2025Bertoia DandelionsRemember 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. Delicate yet visually powerful. Hear about how they came about, how they are made, the different types of tips and the current market of the dandelions....more12minPlay
November 19, 2024Bertoia Asymmetric Chaise LoungeDscover the backstory of the sculptural Asymmetric Chaise Lounge including the first prototype sale in 2004. This gorgeous midcentury icon did not find production until 2005, even though it was designed in the 1950s along with all the other Bertoia wire grid chairs. The delay in production was mostly due to the challenges involved with such a curvatious asymmetric form, and partly because they already had a full suite of Bertoia chairs to offer. Is this model available today? Is it easy to get out of the chair once you are seated in it? Find out this and more in this 9 minute audio....more10minPlay
July 25, 2024Bertoia Sonambient Barn StoryGet the straight story of the Sonambient Barn collection! There have been several articles dramatizing the family disputes of the Harry Bertoia estate, and now Celia gives her side of the story with no fanfare. No gory details are included to protect the guilty, oh, I mean, the innocent. Much of the collection still awaits a museum home. If you have any ideas, contact us at the website!...more16minPlay
October 11, 2023Bertoia Sculpture Cleaning and ConservationDo 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....more16minPlay
July 31, 2023Bertoia Bushes; Inspiration, Construction and ValueBertoia 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....more11minPlay
July 11, 2023Bertoia Spill-casts; Action SculpturesBertoia'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....more13minPlay
December 20, 2022BertoiaTonalTidbitsEver 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....more25minPlay
December 09, 2022Bertoia Interns InterviewTwo 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....more14minPlay
November 23, 2022Bertoia Student PerspectiveTwo 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....more21minPlay
September 16, 2022Bertoia Sonambient SoundsBertoia'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....more6minPlay
FAQs about Harry Bertoia Podcast:How many episodes does Harry Bertoia Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.