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of Asian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—and it’s the only space where visitors can experience those sculptures without the obstruction of the glass showcases employed in the Manhattan displays. One of America’s most acclaimed artists, Noguchi represented a blend of Eastern and Western philosophies. “He was known for taking a very zen idea,” says Senior Curator Dakin Hart, “and then executing it with Roman stone and Italian workers.” Witnessing Noguchi’s work being illuminated by the synonymous endeavors of contemporary artists only highlights the beauty of his profound take on the world. “Returning to the most simple concepts can lead to the most profound revelations,” Dixon says. “Noguchi was interested in stone not primarily because it can be shaped, but because it is, literally and figuratively, the raw material of civilization,” Hart says. “Almost every culture that has used rock—and that is almost every culture in human history—has developed a culture of stone.” It is a lot to ponder. One room displays pieces of the Berlin Wall juxtaposed with portions of the fortification wall in Jerusalem. These are stones, which existed long before we were here, were manipulated for cultural significance and will continue to exist and change long after we are gone. 9-01 33rd Rd., Long Island City, NY 11106 718-204-7088 www.noguchi.org A bench for reflection in the sculpture garden The oxidization of this copper rectangular prism perpetually morphs this sculpture's appearance, illuminating the reciprocity between art and natural elements. 44 I BOROMAG.COM I NOVEMBER 2015 THE ARTS


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