Black Sun (sculpture)
Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi in Seattle, Washington, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Black Sun | |
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Artist | Isamu Noguchi |
Year | 1969 (1969) |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | Granite |
Dimensions | 2.7 m diameter (9 ft) |
Location | Seattle |
Coordinates | 47.629943°N 122.315195°W / 47.629943; -122.315195 |
Owner | City of Seattle |
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Many mistakenly believe Soundgarden's hit single "Black Hole Sun" was inspired by Noguchi's sculpture, as the band took their name from another outdoor public art work in Seattle, A Sound Garden, and the resemblance of the song's title to Noguchi's work. However, singer-songwriter Chris Cornell attributes the song's inspiration to a misheard news broadcast.[4]