Isamu Noguchi
American, 1904 - 1988
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was a Japanese-American artist and designer who worked in a variety of media, including sculpture, furniture, lighting, ceramics, and stage design. He was a key figure in the development of modernism and is considered one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century.
Noguchi was born in Los Angeles, California to a Japanese father and an American mother. He studied at Columbia University and worked as an assistant to the sculptor Constantin Brancusi in Paris before establishing his own studio in New York City in 1927.
Noguchi's work was characterized by its blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modernist design principles. He was particularly known for his sculptures, which often combined natural and industrial materials, such as stone, metal, and glass. His designs were often inspired by natural forms, such as rocks and landscapes, and he sought to create works that would harmonize with their surroundings.
In addition to his sculptures, Noguchi also created furniture, lighting, and other functional objects. His designs were marked by their simplicity and elegance, and he often used natural materials such as wood, paper, and bamboo.
Noguchi's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and his sculptures and designs are held in the collections of many major museums. Today, he is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential artists and designers of the 20th century.
Noguchi was born in Los Angeles, California to a Japanese father and an American mother. He studied at Columbia University and worked as an assistant to the sculptor Constantin Brancusi in Paris before establishing his own studio in New York City in 1927.
Noguchi's work was characterized by its blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modernist design principles. He was particularly known for his sculptures, which often combined natural and industrial materials, such as stone, metal, and glass. His designs were often inspired by natural forms, such as rocks and landscapes, and he sought to create works that would harmonize with their surroundings.
In addition to his sculptures, Noguchi also created furniture, lighting, and other functional objects. His designs were marked by their simplicity and elegance, and he often used natural materials such as wood, paper, and bamboo.
Noguchi's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and his sculptures and designs are held in the collections of many major museums. Today, he is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential artists and designers of the 20th century.
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Akari Model 7AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
H 24 in W 13 in D 13 in
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Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
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Isamu Noguchi by Sam Hunter 1st Edition 1979
H 13.39 in W 12.2 in D 1.57 in
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Akari Model 1AG Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
H 17 in DIA 10 in
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Akari Model 22N Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
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