Gallery Harry Bertoia
About This Museum
Tucked away on a bustling street in Pordenone, the Gallery Harry Bertoia is a quiet sanctuary dedicated to one of the 20th century's most fascinating artistic minds. It’s not your typical Italian museum; instead of Renaissance masters, you’ll find yourself immersed in the shimmering, sonic world of an artist who was also an inventor. The space feels more like a personal studio than a formal gallery, which makes encountering his work all the more intimate. You come here not just to see art, but to experience its sound and movement.
Collection Highlights
The main event is undoubtedly his iconic Sonambient sculptures—forests of tall, beryllium copper rods that you're encouraged to gently set in motion. As they sway, they release the most ethereal, chiming melodies. Alongside these, you'll find his elegant wire chairs that look more like sculptural drawings than functional furniture and a collection of his intricate monotype prints.
Visitor Information
Don't be shy—the true magic happens when you interact with the pieces. Run your hands through the sounding rods and become part of the art. It's a small place, so you can easily soak it all up in an hour, making it a perfect cultural pit stop.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully restored historic building on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the gallery features high ceilings and clean, white walls that provide a serene, modern backdrop for Bertoia's dynamic creations.
Contact & Location
Address: 60, Corso Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, San Gregorio, Borgo Meduna / Borc de Midune, Pordenone / Pordenon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 33170, Italia
Phone: +39 0434 392960
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