Vitra - Akari 3X - design Isamu Noguchi 1951

Vitra - Akari 3X - design Isamu Noguchi 1951

The Akari Light Sculptures (1951) by Isamu Noguchi are a series of luminaires, handcrafted from traditional washi paper by Japanese artisans. ‘The harshness of electricity is thus transformed through the magic of paper back to the light of our origin – the sun.’ (Noguchi)