An Akari J1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi (1904 - 1988)
An Akari J1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi (1904 - 1988)
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The shade created by Ozeki & Co from bamboo and washi paper. This model marked with the sun and moon logo and the "i. noguchi" signature. In wonderful condition. With an internal 6 bulb lighting system.
Designed in 1951. This model made in Gifu, Japan, circa 1960s
Noguchi was one of the 20th century's most important and critically acclaimed designers. His work spanned sculpture, gardens, furniture, lighting, architecture, landscapes and set designs.
Beginning his career as a sculptor and academic, he turned to modernism and abstraction when he fell under the spell - and tutelage - of Constantin Brancusi in Paris. In 1951, using traditional Japanese methods, he designed his famous Akari light sculptures.
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