Why is the Harry Bertoia Foundation based in St George? Why would anyone go there? Is it hot? To answer those questions and highlight the attractions of southern Utah, let me begin by saying that St George is not an international art hub, nor are there any famous museums or galleries here. But St…
We are extremely excited to introduce the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné. If you have not yet had a chance to check it out, please do – it’s free and fascinating. https://catalogue.harrybertoia.org/ May I give you a brief tutorial on how best to take advantage of the CR? Instructions and background are all listed in the…
Everything we do here at the foundation has purpose and meaning behind it. In the case of the limited edition jewelry offerings, they serve a dual function.
Jeffrey and Miriam Eger, barely out of graduate school, met Harry Bertoia in 1970. Harry, seeking someone who could film him…
In the 1960s, during my childhood, Harry was in the thick of his sculptural career. Architects, galleries and fans inundated him with requests.
The Bertoia sprays are beautiful flowing sculptures that shimmer and sparkle, but several issues have arisen in recent years for a number of reasons. Each topic will be addressed singly and suggested solutions proffered.
Knoll, Inc., the company which produces Bertoia chairs, recently loaned a beautiful dandelion to the Harry Bertoia Foundation.
Like any precious object, treat your sculptures with respect and care. If you do not feel comfortable doing any of the below procedures, then do NOT do them!
Harry Bertoia was born on March 10, 1915 in San Lorenzo, Friuli, Italy. Happy Birthday, Daddy!
My trip to New York was fruitful. I was able to visit several galleries who carry Bertoia works including Jonathan Boos and Lost City Arts.
Due to COVID and lockdowns, we’ve put lots of free information – educational, inspirational, and perhaps entertaining – on Youtube for your viewing pleasure. Pick your favorite topic and click.
1970 saw one of the most tragic airplane accidents in university history. The entire Marshall University football team, along with coaches and staff, was killed when their aircraft crashed returning home from an away game.
As city budgets dwindle, property owners stress over departing tenants, and public art disappears, what will happen to the Bertoias?
Sonambient concerts held daily at Sotheby’s New York in 2019, looking for the perfect home for the Sonambient Barn collection
We are pleased to announce that we have received a grant for our continuing work in scanning, indexing, and organizing the Harry Bertoia archives.
The Harry Bertoia Foundation is expanding our product line into…
(Ladies and men who dare to be different, are you ready?)
Scarves!
An iconic American success story, artist Harry Bertoia, sat down with interviewer Paul Cummings in the Sonambient Barn during the summer of 1972 for the Oral History Interview project of the Smithsonian Archives of American Art. A selection of excerpts follows.
While Harry Bertoia is known for his monumental architectural commissions and impressive sounding sculptures, he also made countless small table top sculptures that offer magical charisma and levity.
An iconic American success story, artist Harry Bertoia, sat down with interviewer Paul Cummings in the Sonambient Barn during the summer of 1972…
We previously announced that the Foundation has started the monumental task of producing a Catalogue Raisonné.
Any household product in service for up to sixty years is going to show signs of wear and tear and that includes the robust steel wire Bertoia chairs that have been in continuous production worldwide since the first customer order shipments in 1953.
Traveling to Pennsylvania is always bittersweet because of my early history there, but this time was more sweet than bitter. The weather was wonderful, the company stellar, and the reception fantastic.
Florence, better known as Shu, who passed on January 25th at age 101, and my father, Harry Bertoia, were great friends. They worked closely together on the modern Bertoia chairs that ultimately came out in 1952.
After working out of my residence for over five years, my husband Kyle and I (answering the phone thinking it’s my girlfriend and instead talking to a chair aficionado for 30 minutes at 9:00 on a Friday night) are both happy to have the foundation in a home of its own!