Akari Hanging Lamp

Designer: Isamu Noguchi

c. 1951 design (manufactured c. mid–60s)

Mino mulberry paper, bamboo, wire

Minneapolis Institute of Art

A rectangular lantern made of white mulberry paper and bamboo is suspended against a black background. The paper is folded and creased, creating geometric patterns and a textured surface. A rectangular lantern made of white mulberry paper and bamboo is suspended against a black background. The paper is folded and creased, creating geometric patterns and a textured surface. Gallery Not on View Gift of Walker Art Center