Noguchi’s Mississippi Fountain Heads to NOMA | New Orleans News

The New Orleans Museum of Art is set to unveil a monumental gift: Isamu Noguchi’s iconic Mississippi Fountain, originally commissioned for K&B Plaza in the 1960s, is relocating this fall to take center stage in front of the museum’s neoclassical facade. Designed in harmony with architect Gordon Bunshaft’s plaza, the sculpture—symbolizing the river’s power and connection to land—will now bridge midcentury modern art with NOMA’s historic architecture. The Besthoff family, honoring Sydney Besthoff III’s legacy as a passionate collector and advocate for public art, gifted the piece to ensure its enduring presence in New Orleans. This move celebrates his vision and deep love for the city and its cultural institutions, offering future generations a powerful tribute through one of Noguchi’s most evocative works. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06ef10365cc3e639