Harry Bertoia
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Summary
Harry Bertoia was born on March 10, 1915[1], in Arzene[2]. He died on November 6, 1978[3], in Barto[4]. He worked as an artist[5], designer[6], furniture designer[7], graphic artist[8], and jewelry designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (614 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Barto[11]
- Spouse: Brigitta Valentiner Bertoia[12]
- Child: Val Bertoia[13]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[14], Kingdom of Italy[15], United States[16]
- Occupation: musician[17], painter[18], printmaker[19], sculptor[20], university teacher[21]
- Field of work: furniture design[22], jewelry[23], jewelry design[24]
- Employer: Knoll[25], Cranbrook Academy of Art[26], Charles and Ray Eames[27]
- Educated at: Cass Technical High School[28], Cranbrook Academy of Art[29], College for Creative Studies[30], Detroit School of Arts[31]
- Notable work: Diamond chair[32], sound art[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Harry Bertoia[35]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[36]
- Family name: Bertoia[37]
- Given name: Harry[38]
- Pseudonym: Bertoia, Arieto[39]
- Official website: https://harrybertoia.org/[40]
- Relative: Wilhelm Valentiner[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[43], hedendaagsesieraden.nl[44]
- Participant in: International Exhibition of Modern Jewelry, 1890-1961[45], De Calder à Koons, Bijoux d'Artistes, La Collection Idéale de Diane Venet[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47], Italian[48]
- Commons Creator page: Harry Bertoia[49]
- Birth name: Arieto Bertoia[50]
- Represented by: Artists Rights Society[51]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1939[52]
Why It Matters
Harry Bertoia has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Harry Bertoia born?
Harry Bertoia was born in Arzene[2].
Where did Harry Bertoia die?
Harry Bertoia died in Barto[4].
Who was Harry Bertoia married to?
Harry Bertoia's spouses include Brigitta Valentiner Bertoia[12].
What did Harry Bertoia do for work?
Harry Bertoia worked as an artist[5], designer[6], furniture designer[7], graphic artist[8], and jewelry designer[9].
Where did Harry Bertoia go to school?
Harry Bertoia was educated at Cass Technical High School[28], Cranbrook Academy of Art[29], College for Creative Studies[30], and Detroit School of Arts[31].