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October 9, 2024 21 mins

Wash your brain with the ambient noise of Harry Bertoia’s sound sculptures in this special episode.


Bertoia was a renowned modern artist and designer, perhaps most well known for his 1950s suite of wire furniture. He spent his 40-year career experimenting with various materials and techniques, including decades working with metal in particular. During this time, Bertoia came to realize its great potential for unique sonic qualities. He sculpted beautiful tonals, gongs, and singing bars that would create an ambient sound environment when activated. 


SUMA recently hosted an exhibition of Bertoia’s work and wanted to bring the sonambient experience to all our listeners. 


Please enjoy 20 minutes of Bertoia’s soundscapes.


If you’d like to hear more, check out our YouTube channel where we have 20-minute, 10–minute, and 5-minute concerts.

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