NTID Establishment and Building Dedication: Betoia Dandelion Sculptures

Golden Dandelion Sculptures by Harry Bertoia in NTID Courtyard Donated by Eastman Kodak
Kodak presented the sculptures to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in a ceremony held in the Bevier Gallery. Bertoia attended the ceremony and gave a presentation to students on the previous day. After being on exhibit in the Bevier Gallery, the sculptures were moved to the NTID courtyard for permanent display.

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In 1964, the Eastman Kodak Company commissioned Bertoia to design a sculpture for its World's Fair pavilion. Bertoia created a series of seven sculptures, referred to as the "Golden Dandelions". The artist hoped the pieces would be "quietly delightful to people." The steel sculptures included bronze "stems" that ranged from six to fourteen feet long, feeding into golden spheres that were up to six feet in diameter. Additionally, the pieces were designed to move up to 30 degrees in the wind. On April 18, 1975, the Eastman Kodak Company presented the sculptures to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in a ceremony held in the Bevier Gallery. Bertoia attended the ceremony and gave a presentation to students on the previous day. After being on exhibit in the Bevier Gallery, the sculptures were moved to the NTID courtyard for permanent display. 

RITArc-0761 - RIT Subject Files on the Bertoia sculptures [Box 35, Folder 10