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California Scenario: The Desert Land, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Noguchi, Isamu 1904-1988  Search this
Architect:
Sadao, Shoji 1927-  Search this
Medium:
A landscaped mound with native California plants including Tri Cereus, Golden Barrel Cactus, Beaver Tail Cactus, Ocotillo, Agave, Americana, Aloe and Palos Verde trees
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Earthwork
Sculptures-Site-specific
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by C. J. Segerstrom & Sons 3315 Fairview Road Costa Mesa California
Located at South Coast Plaza Town Center Costa Mesa California
Date:
1980-1982
Notes:
C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, 1985.
Noguchi, Isamu, "The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum," New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., (Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum), 1987.
Image on file.
Noguchi, Isamu, "The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum," New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., (Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum), 1987, pg. 183.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
A symmetrical circular mound planted with native California cacti and trees to represent California's desert. One of seven sculptures on a paved plaza.
Topic:
Landscape--Desert  Search this
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Landscape--California  Search this
Control number:
IAS 65270017
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_291729