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Bertoia : The Metalworker - Beverly H. Twitchell

Bertoia

The Metalworker

By: Beverly H. Twitchell

Hardcover | 18 March 2019 | Edition Number 1

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A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal, Harry Bertoia

From chapel altarpieces and bronze fountains, to wire chairs and silver brooches, Harry Bertoia's creative output was varied in the extreme. This new book explores his entire career: his move from Italy to Detroit at 15; his formative years at Cranbrook; his work with Charles Eames and Knoll; through to his fascinating sound sculptures.

In doing so, the book demonstrates how seemingly disparate works are in fact united in being reflections of nature, and places Bertoia's art squarely at the heart of American modernism.

About the Author

Beverly H. Twitchell has a PhD in art history and has taught at various universities for 35 years. She first met Bertoia in 1973 and shared a close friendship with him until he died in 1978. As the only art historian who knew and worked with Bertoia in his last years, interviewing him at length, Twitchell is uniquely placed to offer real insight into Bertoia's work and world.
Industry Reviews

"A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal... An unprecedented insight into his life influences and motivations."-Artfixdaily

"Phaidon's beautifully illustrated new publication shines a light on this oft-overlooked artist."-Degree Critical

"A gorgeous book that celebrates the work of an icon... Bertoia: The Metal Worker is an essential book for any Harry Bertoia fans and design lovers."-Gessato

"The tome is gloriously designed... A wealth of informational copy exists on the book's sea foam-colored pages. From chapel altarpieces and wire chairs to silver adornments and Sonambient sculptures, Bertoia's legacy is comprehensively explored in this book that collectors, students and experts will all appreciate."-Cool Hunting

"A celebration of the rich and varied work of Italian-born American artist, designer, and master of metal."-Contract Magazine

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