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The Exhibition "Isamu Noguchi: Ways of Discovery" -Representation of Japanese Tradition and Beauty of Nature-

A project where you can experience the Japanese tradition and the beauty of nature represented by a world-famous sculptor, Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988),  through his works. This project forms a part of the exhibition "Isamu Noguchi: Ways of Discovery", which  looks back on the achievements of Isamu Noguchi, one of the foremost artists of the 20th century. In the exhibition, there will be a room decorated with approximately 150 pieces of "Akari" light sculpture, inspired by the traditional lantern handcrafts of the Gifu Prefecture.   Also on display are stone sculptures from The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum Japan, made of locally quarried stones.

Isamu Noguchi Untitled 1987 The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York (Whereabouts: The Isamu Noguchi Foundation of Japan)Photo:Sadamu Saito ©2021 The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum/ARS, NY/JASPAR, Tokyo E3713
Installation of "Akari" Light Sculptures (reference image)Photo:Sadamu Saito
Isamu Noguchi Unfined Column 1982-84 The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York (Whereabouts: The Isamu Noguchi Foundation of Japan)Photo:Sadamu Saito ©2021 The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum/ARS, NY/JASPAR, Tokyo E3713
Isamu Noguchi ©The Asahi Shimbun