Have you heard of Japanese-American sculptorIsamu Noguchi?
If the answer is no, you still may recognize his most famous work: theNoguchi table.
A simple sheet of glass cut into a blunt-edge triangular shape sits on top of this structure.
Who was Isamu Noguchi?
His work extended to landscape design, architecture, ceramics, product design, and more.
As might be expected by his wide range of experiences, his work also spans a variety of styles.
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He later moved to Indiana where he was trained as a sculptor and continued creating art.
Noguchi’s identity as both Japanese and American was a topic of self-doubt for much of his life.
With my double nationality and double upbringing, where was my home?
Where were my affections?
Where is my identity?
Japan or America, either, bothor the world?
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His other projects included sculptures, landscapes, monuments, gardens, and more.
He was constantly pushing himself to create more art, unsatisfied with producing busts for rich New York families.
But more than the ultimate test of his skills, it was a gift to all children.
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He hoped that they would have an opportunity to play with a freedom that he never experienced.
It may be that this is how I tried to join the city, New York.
Noguchi founded theIsamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museumas a collection of his best work.
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Why is the Noguchi table so famous?
Noguchi designed theNoguchi table for Herman Millerin 1947.
It was promoted as a universal design for production or sculpture-for-use.
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Like theEames chair, it was easily recognizable and thus became an iconic piece of furniture.
