Noguchi akari light sculptures

The Noguchi Museum Shop offers Akari light sculptures and furniture by Isamu Noguchi, as well as a selection of publications, design objects, jewelry, and gifts.

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In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted out of washi paper that eventually comprised over 100 luminaires – table, floor and ceiling lamps. He chose the name 'akari' for these objects, a word that means 'light' in Japanese, connoting both illumination and physical lightness. "The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun – so that its…

Akari, designer Isamu Noguchi

The artist has gone from painting subway cars to the runways of Comme des Garçons. After a hiatus, his two exhibitions are his first in his hometown in 30 years.

Nothing beats the iconic Akari light sculptures, but these come pretty darn close

‘Akari: Sculpture by Other Means’ allows visitors to experience ways that Isamu Noguchi’s Akari—a modular ecosystem of lightweight, collapsible paper lanterns—can create and transform space.

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Isamu Noguchi | In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted...

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form. The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame.

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Vitra Akari 16A pendant

For his exhibition in Mudam’s Henry J. and Erna D. Leir Pavilion, artist Danh Vo (b. 1975) continues his ongoing meditation on the work of sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988).

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Isamu Noguchi: Akari Lamp (1951)

Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model BB2/20A. Noguchi’s Akari series was started in 1951. Model 20A was designed c. 1954. This is an early model, marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. This specific model/size (19.5” diameter) was only produced for a short period. Its size is between what is now the 45A and 55A. Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper, bamboo, enameled cast iron. Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of each base 'Made in Japan'. All…

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