Isamu Noguchi's Hong Kong Exhibition Explores Influence of Chinese Master Qi Baishi
From September 12 to October 18, 2025, White Cube Hong Kong showcased "A Feeling," marking the inaugural solo exhibition of Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988), a Japanese American artist. This exhibition delved into Noguchi's minimalist creations and early influences over a span of 50 years, particularly highlighting his 1930 meeting with Chinese ink master Qi Baishi (1864–1957). Featured were three Peking Brush Drawings from 1930, generously lent by the Isamu Noguchi Foundation, alongside four paintings by Qi Baishi from the Sun Museum in Hong Kong. The display also included eight bronze plate sculptures from the 1980s and two Akari lamps, illustrating Noguchi's blend of East Asian aesthetics and Zen philosophies in his artistic journey.
Key facts
- Exhibition "A Feeling" at White Cube Hong Kong from September 12 to October 18, 2025
- First solo exhibition of Isamu Noguchi in Hong Kong
- Inspired by Noguchi's 1930 encounter with Chinese ink master Qi Baishi in Peking
- Noguchi studied under Qi Baishi for six months after their meeting
- Show included three Peking Brush Drawings from 1930 and four Qi Baishi paintings
- Also featured eight bronze plate sculptures from the 1980s and two Akari lamps
- Explored connection between Noguchi's early influences and 50 years of minimalist 3D works
- Highlighted Noguchi's engagement with Zen Buddhism and East Asian aesthetics
Entities
Artists
- Isamu Noguchi
- Qi Baishi
- Alberto Giacometti
- Arphy Li
Institutions
- White Cube Hong Kong
- Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum
- Sun Museum
- ArtAsiaPacific
- The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum
- Yitao Collection
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- New York
- United States
- Peking
- Beijing
- Japan
- Switzerland