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<em>Alessi: Ethical and Radical</em> At The Museum Of Art

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - 'Alessi: Ethical and Radical' examines the innovative work of the manufacturer of household objects that blend function and art, most notably in the U-S, the fanciful Whistling Bird Teakettle, designed by Michael Graves.

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Kathryn Hiesinger is curator of European decorative arts after 1700.

"But he had real functional and pragmatic concerns to create a stable base and to keep the handle and spout away from the flame."

The exhibit is set up like a large kitchen so that visitors can realize, says Hiesinger

"...that they can have beautiful objects for everyday in their home and they should think about what they're using."

Hear Karin's entire interview in this KYW Podcast:

'Alessi: Ethical and Radical' is at the Museum of Art's Perelman building through April 10th. Go to PhilaMuseum.org.

Reported By Karin Phillips, KYW Newsradio

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