sculpture
The Noguchi Museum in New York
Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was an American sculptor of Japanese descent. You have probably encountered his work even if you did not know the artist’s name: Akari paper lanterns, coffee tables with curved bases and glass tops, and numerous sculptures in public spaces throughout New York City. In his work, Noguchi used simple forms and natural…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (The Met)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is a place where ancient statues meet Impressionist paintings, samurai armor stands alongside Hollywood costumes, and five thousand years of history come together under one roof. Today, its galleries house more than two million objects spanning five millennia of human history. The permanent collection is overseen by…