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Isamu Noguchi's 1959 Sculpture 'The Cry' at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

artist · 2026-04-22

Isamu Noguchi created the sculpture 'The Cry' in 1959, a work measuring 221 x 85.1 x 47.6 cm including its base. The piece is constructed from balsa wood mounted on a steel base and belongs to the collection of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum in New York holds the copyright, with Artists Rights Society (ARS) managing rights. Artcritical published information about this artwork on September 26, 2012. The sculpture represents Noguchi's exploration of abstract forms during the late 1950s. Its materials and dimensions reflect the artist's interest in organic materials and spatial relationships. The work remains part of the Guggenheim's permanent holdings. Documentation appeared online through artcritical's platform.

Key facts

  • Isamu Noguchi created 'The Cry' in 1959
  • The sculpture measures 221 x 85.1 x 47.6 cm including base
  • Made from balsa wood on steel base
  • Held in Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum collection in New York
  • Copyright held by The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum
  • Artists Rights Society (ARS) manages rights
  • Artcritical published information on September 26, 2012
  • Documentation appeared through artcritical's WordPress platform

Entities

Artists

  • Isamu Noguchi

Institutions

  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
  • The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum
  • Artists Rights Society (ARS)
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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