Early Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model UF3-Q.

Gemini G.E.L edition c. 1984.

Hand-made form by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., Gifu, Japan. Washi paper shade, bamboo ribbing supported by metal frame.

I Noguchi signature, sun and moon ideogram on shade. Gemini G.E.L sticker on fitting. 

This model is one of the later Akari models, introduced by Noguchi c. 1984. Gemini G.E.L was one of the few - and one of the last - allowed to distribute Noguchi’s Akari light sculptures in the mid 1980’s before The Noguchi  Museum took over all rights. They marketed Akari as art in the form of light sculpture - something Noguchi had advocated for since their inception. Noguchi also made 26 galvanized steel editions for Gemini in the 1980’s.

Measurements: 24” Length, 24” Width, 58” Height

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