Archaeology as Modern Art?
An
exhibition at the Guggenheim reveals how archaeological sites, sacred
temples, and ancient art served as sources of inspiration for
20th-century sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
Stepping inside the Guggenheim Museum on Manhattan's Upper East Side is
like entering a giant, hollowed-out dollop of whipped cream. The Frank
Lloyd Wright-designed building--stark white inside and out, with its
upward spiraling ramp and flanking galleries--is a treat in itself, a
big part of any visit. The structure's sleek, clean lines serve as an
ideal backdrop for a wide variety of paintings, sculptures, and
multimedia installations.
But a noteworthy new photography show, Noguchi: The Bollingen Journey, 1949-1956,
has quietly opened along a hallway in the museum's understated ground
floor, accessed by the "Annex Elevator," far from the chic, bustling
rotunda ... read on
from archaeology.org/
