In 1951 Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures. Up to this day, each luminaire is meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki workshop, a traditional family-run company based in Gifu. #Vitra #IsamuNoguchi https://vitra.eu/6Ke | Vitra

This year at Noguchi, we celebrated Isamu Noguchi’s enduring legacy and the 40th anniversary of his Museum. Thank you to everyone who visited or supported our exhibitions, events, and education programs. We are so grateful to our collaborators and community as we continue to preserve and share Noguchi’s vision with audiences around the world. Best wishes and Happy New Year to all! ___ 📷 Featuring collaborations with Martha Graham Dance Company, Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, Temitayo Ogunbiyi, Ba

Need a relaxation break? Take a deep breath and enjoy a calming ASMR moment on your feed, courtesy of Isamu Noguchi's 1986 "Water Stone" on view at the Museum. Created especially for this space at The Met, the fountain is one of the last sculptures by Noguchi—born November 17, 1904.⁣ The American-born sculptor and designer made the work in Japan: the light stones in the fountain bed come from the Isuzu River—which flows near Ise Shrine, one of the most sacred Shinto sites—while the dark stone th