The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles celebrated the
opening of a new exhibition, Isamu Noguchi - Sculptural Design, on
February 5, 2006. The exhibition will run from February 5 through May 14,
2006.
http://www.janm.org
In a career that spanned six decades, Japanese American artist Isamu
Noguchi (1904-1988) produced a groundbreaking body of work that
encompassed multiple disciplines to break down the barriers between
sculptural art and functional design. Isamu Noguchi – Sculptural Design
celebrates this legacy by integrating over 75 of Noguchi’s works into a
series of dramatic installations conceptualized by renowned theater
designer and artist Robert Wilson. The exhibition includes Noguchi’s
portrait busts, unique stone sculptures, and set designs for the Martha
Graham Dance Company as well as his iconic furniture designs and Akari
lamps, all arranged in thematic settings with bold lighting, visually
striking tableaux, and evocative sounds.
This is the second exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum
exploring the complex career of Isamu Noguchi. In 2004, Isamu Noguchi and
Modern Japanese Ceramics, organized by the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler
Gallery, examined Noguchi’s little-known work in clay alongside ceramic
art from nine of Japan’s most influential figures, including Kitaoji
Rosanjin, Kawai Kanjiro, and Yagi Kazuo.
Isamu Noguchi – Sculptural Design was organized by the Vitra Design
Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany, in cooperation with the Isamu Noguchi
Foundation Inc., New York. The exhibition design and visual concept by
Robert Wilson were developed at the Watermill Center on Long Island, New
York. The Japanese American National Museum is the only California venue
after showings in London, Weil am Rhein, Madrid, Paris, Cologne,
Rotterdam, Berlin, New York and Seattle.
The Los Angeles presentation of Isamu Noguchi – Sculptural Design is made
possible, in part, by the generous support of Ray Inouye, Chris Inouye,
Steve Inouye, and Deena (Inouye) Lew; The James Irvine Foundation; Hisako
Nerio Imamura & Akira Imamura; Sumi Nerio Leonard & Robert J. Leonard;
Frank & Keiko Mizote; and The Henri & Tomoye Takahashi Charitable
Foundation. Additional support was provided by Steve &Linda Arai; Denise &
R. Thomas Decker; Stephen L. Kagawa; John & Shirley Nakaki; David A. &
Tina Yamano Nishida; Gyo & Courtney Obata; Michael Oshima & Chiaki Tanaka,
Ph.D.; Karen Otamura & Michael Schneickert; Prudential Financial, Inc.;
George Takei & Brad Altman; Guy & Audrey Watanabe; Sachiko Watanabe;
Gordon Yamate & Deborah Shiba, D.D.S.; Herbert & Barbara Yuki; and Thomas
& Carol Yuki. Public programs are supported, in part, by The Department of
Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles. Media sponsors are KSCI-TV; LA
Weekly; and The Rafu Shimpo.
Isamu Noguchi – Sculptural Design
Special Ticket Prices
Adults: $12.00
Seniors (age 62+): $9.00
Students and Youth (ages 6-17): $8.00
Children 5 and under: Free
Museum Members: Free
Special rates available for groups of 10 or more.
Thursday evenings from 5 - 8 pm and all day on Feb 16, Feb 18, March 16,
and April 20: Adults, seniors, students, and youth are $4. During these
times, admission to all other Museum exhibitions is free.
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