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Interested in the ephemeral nature of sculpture, Isamu Noguchi enjoyed toying with the idea of precarity when making interlocking sculptures in marble and slate (later reproduced in bronze and aluminum). Several of these works, which were made during Noguchi’s time working at his studio in New York City’s MacDougal Alley during the 1940s, are on view in the exhibition ‘Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation.’ __ Audio and photographs courtesy of The Noguchi Museum Archi

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On view February 4–September 13, 2026, The Noguchi Museum presents ‘Noguchi’s New York,’ an exhibition that examines Isamu Noguchi’s decades-long relationship with New York City. Noguchi first moved to New York in 1922 at age seventeen, and the city remained his on-again, off-again home for the rest of his life. Though Noguchi was an avid traveler who formed meaningful connections around the world, he always returned to New York. Through sculptures, project models, photographs, and archival mate

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