If you haven't seen the Joe Fresh video on Harry Bertoia's huge panel sculpture in New York, take a few minutes to watch an uplifting story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoMFtO6o1pI
A little background: the 70' screen was installed in 1954 at the bank on 5th Avenue. The glass fronted building allowed passersby to see the sculpture clearly from the exterior, so the piece became somewhat of a New York landmark. When, after a change of ownership, the heavy screen was removed, there was a public outcry. After a lawsuit, blogging protests, and general discontent, the sculpture was returned to the building. This video shows Joe Mimran (founder of Joe Fresh clothing stores) rejoicing in the return of the Bertoia.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Upcoming lectures and events
The Denver Modernism show (see http://denvermodernism.com/events/ ), coming up August 24, 25, 26 of 2012 is a fun, huge event dedicated to Mid Century Modern design, autos, clothes, furniture, everything. On Saturday, 2:00 pm the Daughters of Design, with Susan Saarinen,
Celia Bertoia and Carla (Eames ) Hartman, will discuss modern design in terms of their relatives Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, and Charles Eames. More details to follow as the time grows closer.
On September 13th, 7:00 pm, in my hometown of Bozeman, Montana, a presentation on Harry Bertoia will be accompanied by several original sculptures, and a special surprise. All Montanan modern art lovers, be sure to be there! Out-of-staters welcome, too. This is a free talk at the Bozeman Public Library. More details to follow later in the summer.
Celia Bertoia and Carla (Eames ) Hartman, will discuss modern design in terms of their relatives Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, and Charles Eames. More details to follow as the time grows closer.
On September 13th, 7:00 pm, in my hometown of Bozeman, Montana, a presentation on Harry Bertoia will be accompanied by several original sculptures, and a special surprise. All Montanan modern art lovers, be sure to be there! Out-of-staters welcome, too. This is a free talk at the Bozeman Public Library. More details to follow later in the summer.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Authenticating Bertoias
I find various blogs discussing the difficulty of authenticating Bertoias. This is indeed a problem, since Bertoia rarely signed his pieces, believing that a work of art speaks for itself and needs no ownership. Although it is a generous and wonderful concept, it has created challenges for those of us who follow him. Val Bertoia, son of Harry, at http://bertoiastudio.com/north.html is still your best bet for validating the real deal in sculpture. If it is a monoprint or painting, find me, Celia Bertoia, daughter, via http://harrybertoia.org/contact.html. One thing I can say is that a true Harry Bertoia always has a feel of integrity and high quality craftsmanship. He was very skilled and did not cut corners in workmanship.
Friday, April 20, 2012
CHECK OUT FACEBOOK
When you are on Facebook seeing what your friends are up to, remember to check out http://www.facebook.com/#!/harry.bertoia
There is a lot of fun stuff there, a video, photos that are not on the website, little tidbits.
Thanks!
There is a lot of fun stuff there, a video, photos that are not on the website, little tidbits.
Thanks!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
NO Susquehana show - misunderstanding
Hello Bertoia followers,
Due to my own misunderstanding, I previously erroneously stated that in June the monoprints would be displayed at Susquehana. They are in the middle of a renovation and will not be ready by then. So, there is NO SHOW at Susquehana right now, but maybe in a year or two...
In the meantime, I am looking to do a couple of Bertoia presentations closer to my Montana home. I will not announce anything yet, as details have not yet been set, but stay tuned for more by the summer.
I am still discovering amazing facts about my father, as I gather data to write his biography. I can hardly find anyone to say a bad thing about the guy; most praise him as full of integrity, honesty, and compassion. This is unusual for a famous artist; but then most everything was unusual about my father. He was humble, kind, and passionate.
If you have any tales to tell about your Bertoia piece, or the time you met him, or ??? please tell me!
Happy Trails for now.
Due to my own misunderstanding, I previously erroneously stated that in June the monoprints would be displayed at Susquehana. They are in the middle of a renovation and will not be ready by then. So, there is NO SHOW at Susquehana right now, but maybe in a year or two...
In the meantime, I am looking to do a couple of Bertoia presentations closer to my Montana home. I will not announce anything yet, as details have not yet been set, but stay tuned for more by the summer.
I am still discovering amazing facts about my father, as I gather data to write his biography. I can hardly find anyone to say a bad thing about the guy; most praise him as full of integrity, honesty, and compassion. This is unusual for a famous artist; but then most everything was unusual about my father. He was humble, kind, and passionate.
If you have any tales to tell about your Bertoia piece, or the time you met him, or ??? please tell me!
Happy Trails for now.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monoprint Exhibition at Ursinis College in April
An exhibition of the prized monoprints of Harry Bertoia will begin in April at the Berman Museum on the Ursinis College campus in Collegeville (near Philadelphia), PA. Bertoia highly valued these rarely seen graphics, and his wife Brigitta said they were the unseen treasures of her husband. We will fill you in on details as they develop.
An exhibition of the monoprints will follow at the Susquehanna Art Museum in June; details to follow. The monoprints probably will not be on display until 2015 after this show. We are gearing up for a big centennial celebration (Bertoia was born in 1915) in 2015.
An exhibition of the monoprints will follow at the Susquehanna Art Museum in June; details to follow. The monoprints probably will not be on display until 2015 after this show. We are gearing up for a big centennial celebration (Bertoia was born in 1915) in 2015.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Lecture in St. Louis
Come hear Celia Bertoia speak about her father Harry Bertoia at Gallery 210 of University of Missouri at St. Louis, MO. The address is: 44 East Drive, One University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121 and phone: (314) 516-5952. 6:00 PM. The exhibition of monoprints will be open to all and the talk is free. Hope to meet you there!
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