High Museum shines light on artist who protested ‘I’m not a designer’

Isamu Noguchi (1955, see here) designed sculptures, gardens, lamps, stage sets, furniture, and even a playground for Piedmont Park. (Louise Dahl-Wolf/Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum)

arts and entertainment An exhibit about Isamu Noguchi showcased one of the most eclectic creators of the 20th century, whose designs included a playground in Atlanta. Isamu Noguchi (1955, see here) designed sculptures, gardens, lamps, stage sets, furniture, and even a playground for Piedmont Park. (Louise Dahl-Wolf/Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum) by felicia feeder … Read more

First venue dedicated to pioneering artist Ruth Asawa opens this spring

Ruth Asawa Permanent Gallery Space San Francisco

In 1976, Asawa attended a solo exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Capricorn Asder Gallery in California. (Photo: Bruce Sherman, artwork © 2026 Ruth Aswa Lanier, Inc. Courtesy of David Zwirner) It’s already been a big year for the late artist Ruth Asawa. After huge successes at both New York’s MoMA and the Bay … Read more

The Guide #237: Fab 5 Freddy, the street artist at the heart of New York’s creative apogee

The Guide #237: Fab 5 Freddy, the street artist at the heart of New York's creative apogee

HHello everyone, I’m Coco Khan, covering Gwilym Mumford. As the sun began to peek out from behind the clouds this week, I counted five Jean-Michel Basquiat T-shirts I saw passersby wearing on walks in the park. Sure, I may live in a trendy London borough, but that’s still no surprise considering the name and work … Read more