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Two shows explore Isamu Noguchi's legacy of experimentation with craft

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Two shows explore Isamu Noguchi's legacy of experimentation with craft

Two shows at the Noguchi Museum in New York City explore the legacy of Isamu Noguchi‘s Akari “light sculptures” by highlighting classics from the artist and designer’s oeuvre alongside more recent work by the French design studio YMER&MALTA. The shows, which were originally scheduled to close in January, have been given an extended run and will be open through May 5, 2019.

Installation view of Akari: Sculpture by Other Means at the Noguchi Museum
Installation view, Akari: Sculpture by Other Means (Nicholas Knight)

Fans of Noguchi’s work will recognize his signature lamps made of bamboo, wood, and paper that expand on traditional Japanese craftwork. The show focusing on his work, Akari: Sculpture by Other Means, aims to give visitors new perspectives by installing Noguchi’s creations in the kind of immersive environments that have been especially popular recently both for their experiential quality and Instagrammable potential.

Installation view, Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA at the Noguchi Museum
Installation view, Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA (Nicholas Knight)

Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA displays 26 lamps that riff on Akari and Noguchi’s work, bringing his spirit of exploration in traditional craft and materials into the 21st century.


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