Planter (model IN-1)
1955 · Glazed earthenware
8 1/2 × 12 1/2" (21.6 × 31.8 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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LaGardo Tackett
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WA-00036018
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- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
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LaGardo Tackett was an American ceramicist whose glazed vessels and sculptural forms bridged studio craft and industrial design in the postwar era. Working with boldly treated surfaces and a modernist sensibility, he developed a distinctive approach to functional pottery that rejected both ornamental excess and austere minimalism. His practice encompassed both one-off ceramic pieces and design work suited to production, establishing him as a significant figure in mid-century American craft.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 27d ago
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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