The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

Chrome-plated “Coronet” Coffee Urn by Walter von Nessen with a spherical design, beige Bakelite handles and base, reflecting early 20th-century futurist aesthetics.

S04 E06 – Walter von Nessen, “Coronet” Coffee Urn, 1938

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Walter von Nessen’s “Coronet” Coffee Urn, a gleaming chrome creation from the early 20th century, captures the futuristic spirit of its time with sleek, space-age design and innovative materials that redefined modern home accessories.

Research by Chloe Fields
Voiced by Amelia Dorsey

Produced by Blake Chapman in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
MGV 1st Region
Composed by Michael Nyman
Performed by the Michael Nyman Band and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Original air date:  June 13, 2025

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About The Owsley Moment

Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.

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