In honor of the museum's 40th anniversary, "Against Time" reimagines the museum's original second-floor installation, bringing together over 60 of Noguchi’s most significant works. From his early brass and wood sculptures influenced by his time in Constantin Brancusi’s studio to his later masterpieces in granite, basalt, and marble, the exhibition offers a unique journey through Noguchi's artistic evolution.
Opening on August 28, 2024, and running through September 14, 2025, "Against Time" draws from the museum’s permanent collection and historical archives. This installation will include Noguchi’s iconic designs for theater sets, environmental spaces and a remarkable selection of project models. These elements not only showcase Noguchi’s versatility but also highlight his innovative approach to integrating art with natural and built environments.
Noguchi’s vision for the museum was to create a living, breathing space that evolved with time, reflecting his belief in art's social role and its capacity to transform spaces and communities. This exhibition underscores the themes that permeated his work—transformation, mortality, and humanity's coexistence with nature—while inviting visitors to engage with his ideas anew.
Image: Isamu Noguchi, Foot Tree, 1928. Brass. 24 1/8 x 12 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. Photo: Kevin Noble. ©INFGM / ARS
| Hours | Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Venue | The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | Long Island City |
About
The Noguchi Museum
The Noguchi Museum was founded and designed by internationally renowned American artist Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) for the display of what he considered to be representative examples of his life’s work. In 1980, Noguchi renamed his Akari Foundation as the Isamu Noguchi Foundation in anticipation of the Museum’s creation. The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum officially opened to the public on May 11, 1985. Learn more about the making of the Museum here. In 2004, the private Isamu Noguchi Foundation and The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum, which it operated, were consolidated into a single entity. Chartered as The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, The Noguchi Museum is a 501(c)(3) public charity; and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM).
