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Forging Art: Nol Putnam, Artist Blacksmith

Virginia Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam talks art, mythology and forging metal.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Expires 05/22/2026

MPT Presents

Forging Art: Nol Putnam, Artist Blacksmith

Special | 28m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Virginia Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam talks art, mythology and forging metal.

Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam employs centuries-old techniques to make art out of iron and steel. Over four decades, Nol has bent metal into iconic pieces, from his trio of gates at the Washington National Cathedral to whimsical indoor sculptures to colorful poppies in honor of the farriers who served in WWI. Forging Art follows Nol as he talks art, mythology and making metal move.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Expires 05/22/2026

MPT Presents is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Presents

Forging Art: Nol Putnam, Artist Blacksmith

Special | 28m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam employs centuries-old techniques to make art out of iron and steel. Over four decades, Nol has bent metal into iconic pieces, from his trio of gates at the Washington National Cathedral to whimsical indoor sculptures to colorful poppies in honor of the farriers who served in WWI. Forging Art follows Nol as he talks art, mythology and making metal move.

Aired 05/22/2022 | Expires 05/22/2026

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