Harry Bertoia Podcast

Have you acquired art that you know nothing about? Are you wondering what it is and how much it's worth? I will help you find out more about "Grandma's Art" in this session. There are a lot of websites and useful tools, so you may want to take notes. Learn how to search by image, find a signature, and locate other similar art objects that have sold recently. Instead of paying an appraiser many hundreds or thousands of dollars for a full appraisal report, figure it out yourself for little or no cost other than your time. Celia is a fine art appraiser and a member of the American Society of Appraisers.

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. 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.

Dscover 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

What's the backstory on Bertoia's sounding sculptures? What exactly does Sonambient mean? What are all the different rod tops and configurations and tones? Celia explains how the tonals came to be, what happened to the Sonambient Barn collection, and a brief history of the development.

Want to purchase your first Bertoia, but not sure how to go about it? Celia explains what questions to ask of yourself and of the auction or gallery, and what to expect at an auction sale, in plain terms, and the special questions for Bertoia.

Bertoia monotypes are the hidden treasure of Harry Bertoia. Made after hours in out-of-the-way studios, it was in these delicate graphics that the artist poured out his raw creativity in quick fashion. Divine inspiration shot through his hands onto rice paper, unfiltered. Still undervalued, monotypes can be purchased at auction for a fraction of what the sculptures go for. Find out how he made them and why he himself valued them so highly!

You love midcentury modern furniture. You covet a Bertoia chair. But can you be sure it is authentic? Discover the clues to look for here, on your way to that estate sale. 11 minutes of power packed data by Celia Bertoia, daughter of Harry Bertoia. For visuals, see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVBjF9YjiIs OR read the article: https://harrybertoia.org/the-harry-bertoia-foundation/id-bertoia-chairs/REPLY