Black Sun (sculpture)

Black Sun
Artist Isamu Noguchi
Year 1969 (1969)
Type Sculpture
Medium Granite
Dimensions 2.7 m diameter (9 ft)
Location Seattle
Coordinates 47°37′48″N 122°18′55″W / 47.629943°N 122.315195°W / 47.629943; -122.315195
Owner City of Seattle

Black Sun is a 1969 sculpture by Isamu Noguchi located in Seattle, Washington's Volunteer Park. The statue is situated on the eastern edge of the park's man-made reservoir, across from the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The view from the sculpture includes the Space Needle, Olympic Mountains, and Elliott Bay.[1][2][3]

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References

  1. Farr, Sheila (May 13, 2005). "Is public art disappearing?". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  2. Tannesen Burnham, Liona (May 27, 2006). "Liveliness, diversity are valued hallmarks of Capitol Hill area". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  3. Farr, Sheila (June 5, 2005). "Noguchi: Artist without a country has a place in Seattle". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 14, 2016.

Coordinates: 47°37′47.82″N 122°18′54.71″W / 47.6299500°N 122.3151972°W / 47.6299500; -122.3151972


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