Black Sun (sculpture)

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]

Black Sun
ArtistIsamu Noguchi
Year1969 (1969)
TypeSculpture
MediumGranite
Dimensions2.7 m diameter (9 ft)
LocationSeattle
Coordinates47.629943°N 122.315195°W / 47.629943; -122.315195
OwnerCity of Seattle

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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.


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