The Screens of Harry Bertoia
Sculptural, decorative, and sublime
Above: The Bertoia screen / sculpture at the MIT Chapel designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955. I like to
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Brasilia
Hope and folly given form
Above: The Palacio Do Planalto in Brasilia, Brazil. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer it was completed in 1960. Whether the
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The Home Hi-Fi
When people danced in their homes
Above: Advert image for Motorola audio equipment created by Charles Schridde, 1961. Whether it is true or just appears so
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1950’s Textiles!
Above: The ‘Mobiles’ (untitled) textile designed by Marian Mahler, 1952. Some great textile patterns from designers including Robert Stewart, Lucienne
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