The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional shoji paper by Japanese artisans. “The harshness of electricity is transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun” (Noguchi)
- Lampshades: shoji paper, some partially painted. Some models with end pieces in wood/bamboo
- Structure: bamboo/steel wire
- Legs: painted steel wire
- Dimensions: 430 x 260mm
