STAR

Tokyo Station is the gateway to Japan.
Tokujin Yoshioka's new public art piece "STAR" is installed and exhibited at TOKYO MIDTOWN YAESU, which is planned to open across Tokyo Station.
The gigantic 10-meter sculpture is made of stainless steel mirrored rods that converge, as if crystallizing, to create a luminous "sculpture of light".
The more than 2,000 octagonal rods of mirrored stainless steel randomly reflect the sunlight and become one with the surrounding environment, reflecting sunlight during the day, turning a beautiful amber color at sunset, and even reflecting the light of the night sky, creating a sculpture whose radiance changes in many ways.
This shining star represents a wish for peace, that the world may be united as one.

Title: STAR
Artist: Tokujin Yoshioka
Size: Approx.10m (height)
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN YAESU (located across from Yaesu Central Exit of Tokyo Station)
Address: 2-Chome, Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

*This work is permanently installed in the outdoor space at the main entrance.
*Some facilities open from September 17, 2022. Grand opening of TOKYO MIDTOWN YAESU will be in March 2023.

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Photo: Kaku Ohtaki

I first met Issey-san when I was 20 years old and was introduced to him by Shiro Kuramata.
For the 35 years since then, Issey-san has been a mentor and a father figure to me.
I learned from Issey-san the beauty of making that is created from challenges.
I can only express my gratitude for the many moving moments he shared with me.
I sincerely pray for his soul rest in peace.

Tokujin Yoshioka

Tokujin Yoshioka presented 'Blossom Vase' in collaboration with Louis Vuitton at Milan Design Week 2022.

'Blossom Vase' is a collection of vases inspired from Louis Vuitton's monogram pattern that symbolize the maison's history.
The light refracted through the twisted glass gives a sense of wonder. The design plays upon more than just a glass, and appears as a sculptural piece of light.

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We are pleased to announce that “AIRism 3D MASK” designed by Tokujin Yoshioka will be launched from UNIQLO on January 1st, 2022.

“AIRism 3D MASK” is a mask that harmonizes function with design. Employing a triple-layer structure which a high-performance filter sits between the outer AIRism fabric, the mask is designed in three-dimensional form that allows easier breathing. The mask is jointed completely stitchless to have softer touch on the skin. A beautiful curve of the mask, achieved from countless and careful prototyping, gives itself a sleek silhouette when worn.

< Creative Process >
Like other works of Tokujin Yoshioka, his creative process of “AIRism 3D MASK” began from designing its production. Inspired by the production technique of underwear, the mask is formed together by welding the fabric to make it completely stitchless to pursue softer touch on the skin. This functional, simple, and beautiful design of the mask was achieved from more than 100 prototyping and testings that went on for over a year.

“AIRism 3D MASK” is available from Saturday, January 1st 2022 at UNIQLO stores in Japan including the Japan online store
Price | 990 yen (Set of two masks)
Sizes | S-XL
Colors | White / Navy / Pink

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We are pleased to announce that Tokujin Yoshioka has designed a new store of A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE in Kyoto, Japan.

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A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE / KYOTO

A futuristic space is born in a machiya-style house of Japan’s ancient capital.
Inspired by the process in which the clothes of A-POC are born, the space is composed of fixtures that are formed of integrally molded recycled aluminum.
Like the manufacturing of ISSEY MIYAKE, which fuses technology with handcrafts, this space expresses the contrast of history and the future.

Tokujin Yoshioka

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A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE / KYOTO
Opening on Thursday, 23rd September
106 Fukunagacho, Sanjo-agaru, Tominokoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8084
www.isseymiyake.com

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We are pleased to announce that a new creation of Tokujin Yoshioka is presented from Christian Dior’s “THE DIOR MEDALLION CHAIR” project at Milano Design Week 2021.

THE DIOR MEDALLION CHAIR
Venue | Il Palazzo Citterio (Via Brera, 12)
Date | Sunday 5th September - Friday 10th September
Opening hours | 11 AM - 7 PM

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Medallion of Light

“Medallion of Light” unites the future and a memory of the 18th century France sighted by the eye of King Louis XIV.
Numerous light is layered by the irregularly cut out 364 clear plates, and they compose a chair that emits radiance.
Like natural light, this random sparkles create a poetic scenery.

Tokujin Yoshioka

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Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony was held at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. The flames from each of Japan's 47 prefectures and Stoke Mandeville in Great Britain, the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, was brought together, and the official Paralympic Flame was lit. The Paralympic Flame will be brought to the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony on August 24th.

Tokujin Yoshioka designed the celebration cauldron for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games' Regional Flame Celebration in Tokoname, Japan.

The Paralympic Flame is created from flames lit in Stoke Mandeville in Great Britain, the birthplace of the Paralympic Games, and various locations across Japan.

The celebration cauldron for the Regional Flame Celebration in Tokoname city was designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and created by 123 people including local elementary school students and those with disabilities. It is composed of sakura flowers that come in different forms, express a wish for a diverse and harmonized society where people with various thoughts respect each other.

Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka
Planned and produced by LIXIL Corporation

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I am honored to be able to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay.
I hope that the Olympic flame would become the light of hope.

Tokujin Yoshioka


https://sports.nhk.or.jp/olympic/torch/runners/sz7htang/