Noguchi
Americannoun
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Hideyo 1876–1928, Japanese physician and bacteriologist in the U.S.
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Isamu 1904–88, U.S. sculptor and designer.
noun
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Early in his career Noguchi was identified as a sculptor, known for modernist abstractions—enigmas in wood, stone, metals, plaster, ceramic and aluminum—that conjure totems, boulders, edifices and artifacts, while synthesizing Western and Eastern traditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
The Noguchi Museum in Queens has a new exhibition, “Noguchi New York.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Like David Lang, Isamu Noguchi was a native Angeleno who spent his career mainly in New York.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
While Noguchi is seen as a dovish member, Nakagawa is considered to have more centric opinions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
They spend a few weekends taking the shuttle bus to Ikea and filling up the rooms: imitation Noguchi lamps, a black sectional sofa, kilim and flokati carpets, a blond wood platform bed.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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