As a seasoned gamer who has traversed countless virtual worlds, I can confidently say that stepping into the hallowed halls of The Noguchi Museum feels like embarking on a real-life quest. The meticulously curated spaces, filled with the timeless works of Isamu Noguchi, offer an immersive journey through the artist’s six-decade career.
The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum’s exhibition titled “Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation” is now open, running until September 14, 2025. For the first time in fifteen years, pieces previously displayed on the second floor will once again grace their galleries, a special event leading up to the museum’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2025.
The upcoming reinstallation features over sixty artworks from the museum’s permanent collection, including Noguchi’s 1928 brass and wood sculptures. Many of these pieces mark significant milestones in his career, offering a compelling account of his creative journey spanning six decades.
Against Time deviates from typical wall labels by drawing inspiration from The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum, published by Harry M. Abrams, Inc., New York, in 1987. Although it does not recreate Noguchi’s original gallery designs exactly, the exhibition echoes his precise arrangements, highlighting pieces from the years preceding his passing in 1988.
In 1961, Noguchi moved to a studio on 10th Street in Long Island City and the initial setup showcased his works created before and after this move. Fast forward 13 years, he acquired the building that is now the museum, which had previously been a print engraving factory. The ground floor displayed his recent rock sculptures, while the upper floor served as a thoughtful journey back in time, offering an in-depth look at the social impact of art.
According to curator and Research Director Matthew Kirsch, the installations were more like a collection of recurring themes throughout his work rather than a timeline of his career progression. The themes included transformation, mortality, vulnerability, weightlessness, erosion, and mankind’s relationship with nature. Additionally, he suggested that the numerous unrealized environmental, park, and garden projects served as a rich source of inspiration, which he continued to refine, adapt, and enhance in his completed works.
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2024-08-29 23:56