RAINBOWS AND
MOONBEAMS
Half a century ago, a 30-year-old
fine art graduate became the world’s
first woman lighting designer.
In an exclusive interview with
Lighting, Motoko Ishii reflects on
a groundbreaking career
WORDS: Ray Molony and Jill Entwistle
PICTURES: Robert Such and Motoko Ishii Lighting Design
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