Works by 30 Loewe Foundation Prize Nominees Go on View at the Noguchi Museum in New York

The exhibition, running through June 18, features pieces by talents working with materiality and color in fascinating ways

Contemporary art installation in an industrial gallery space with large woven sculptures and natural light from windows.
Exhibition view at the Noguchi Museum. Photo: LOEWE

Biodiversity and material innovation are just a few of the concepts behind the 30 short-listed works on display at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, through June 18 as part of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize.

Now in its sixth edition, the competition highlights talents from around the world, including ArandaLasch and Terrol Dew Johnson, whose copper powder and jute pulp work, Desert Paper 18, draws on indigenous American basket-weaving traditions. “I’m thrilled that the prize is having its first proper moment in the U.S.,” says Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson. “With its rich history and dedication to craftsmanship, it plays an important role in the global craft community.” 

Large white crystal on display in a transparent case, set against a wooden fence backdrop with overhead lighting.
On May 16, the Loewe Foundation announced that the prize was award to Eriko Inazaki for the work entitled Metanoia. Photo: LOEWE Foundation
Art gallery interior with geometric sculptures displayed on clear platforms and a concrete floor.
Exhibition view at the Noguchi Museum. Photo: LOEWE

On Tuesday, May 16, the Loewe Foundation announced that the prize was award to Eriko Inazaki for the work entitled Metanoia. The mesmerizing piece features intricate crystallized forms across its snow-white surface. In addition, the prestigious jury also awarded Dominique Zinkpè and Moe Watanabe special mentions.

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2023 Summer Issue under the headline “Prized Possessions.” Subscribe to the magazine.

Art gallery featuring three abstract sculptures on clear pedestals in an industrial-style setting with concrete walls.
Exhibition view at the Noguchi Museum. Photo: LOEWE
Contemporary art installation with textured sculptures and wall hanging against a gray brick wall in an industrial space.
Exhibition view at the Noguchi Museum. Photo: LOEWE
Contemporary art installation featuring abstract sculptures on transparent pedestals in an industrial-style gallery space.
Exhibition view at the Noguchi Museum. Photo: LOEWE
Contemporary art installation in an industrial-style gallery featuring large abstract sculptures and natural light through windows.
Exhibition view at the Noguchi Museum. Photo: LOEWE
Funky chair with vibrant purple and green abstract design, resembling organic forms and textures.
Liam Lee, Chair 11. Photo: LOEWE Foundation
Turquoise-green and brown mineral with jagged, layered formations, resembling a crystalline structure, set against a white background.
Aranda/Lasch & Terrol Dew Johnson, Desert Paper 18. Photo: LOEWE Foundation