AKARI 24N 1951

This design from Florent Bodart showcases the most whimsical and organic form of Isamu Noguchi’s celebrated paper lanterns. The soft, cloud-like silhouette provides a gentle contrast to the sharp, industrial tripod legs, embodying the ‘light as sculpture’ philosophy that Noguchi championed. This print is a must-have for design enthusiasts, offering a sophisticated way to bring the warmth of mid-century Japanese design into a contemporary interior.

Florent Bodart grew up in a family of artists and violin makers, naturally becoming a creator. His creative process usually includes some time drawing, searching and experimenting in the physical world before switching to the magical numerical world. His time is shared between graphic design, craft and music.

Artwork description: A graphic illustration of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 24N lamp against a solid warm beige background. The lamp is shown as a white, three-tiered, rounded paper shade with fine horizontal linework, supported by four thin black wire legs. The top of the print features clean black typography reading ISAMU NOGUCHI and AKARI 24N 1951 along with Japanese characters. A line of small technical text in Japanese and English runs along the bottom edge of the central beige field.