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Glass Torch and Cauldron

We are pleased to announce that the exhibition has opened today.
During the exhiboition, Tokujin Yoshioka will light the outdoor exhibit "Glass Cauldron" in a special event.

Dates｜Sep 14 [Thu] – Nov 5 [Sun], 2023
Venue｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3, Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Closed｜Tuesdays
Hours｜10:00 - 19:00 (Entrance until 18:50)
Admission｜Free
Organized by｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD
In Association with｜MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO, ISSEY MIYAKE INC.
Supported by｜SAGA2024 Executive Committee Office
Cooperated with｜Tokyo Midtown, ENDO Lighting Corp., YAMAHA MUSIC JAPAN CO., LTD.
Graphic: Tomoyuki Kondo, Photo & Movie: Masaru Furuya, Sound: Marco Lucchi

■Special Event of Lighting the Glass Cauldron by Tokujin Yoshioka
● Saturday, October 7th, 2023 17:00-18:00 (the monument will be lit around 17:30)
● Saturday, October 28th, 2023 16:30-17:30 (the monument will be lit around 17:00)
*Flame burning time is approximately 30 minutes.
*The event will be cancelled if heavy rain or strong winds are expected.
*Please check the website for the details prior to the event.

Exhibition Website｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
CONTACT｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD

TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA_FLAME
Glass Torch and Cauldron

Engaging in fields of design, architecture, and art around the world, Tokujin Yoshioka uses “light” as a material that transcends the concept of form to create works with unique expressions of transparency. The torch he designed for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 with the motif of cherry blossoms has drawn much attention worldwide.
This exhibition looks at the light of flame and reveals his latest works: “Glass Torch” and “Glass Cauldron.” The torch and cauldron, designed for the ceremony of the JAPAN GAMES SAGA 2024 (formerly the National Sports Festival) to be held in 2024, are made of transparent glass, a material that has never been used before for such a purpose.
The glass bench “Water Block,” one of his signature works, and the garment designed by MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO for the ceremony of lighting the cauldron are on display at this exhibition. A special event of lighting the Glass Cauldron outside the venue is held several times during the exhibition period, bringing about the unprecedented experience into the world of light.

Dates｜Sep 14 [Thu] – Nov 5 [Sun], 2023
Venue｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3, Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Closed｜Tuesdays
Hours｜10:00 - 19:00 (Entrance until 18:50)
Admission｜Free
Organized by｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD
In Association with｜MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO, ISSEY MIYAKE INC.
Supported by｜SAGA2024 Executive Committee Office
Cooperated with｜Tokyo Midtown, ENDO Lighting Corp., YAMAHA MUSIC JAPAN CO., LTD.
Graphic: Tomoyuki Kondo, Photo & Movie: Masaru Furuya, Sound: Marco Lucchi

■Special Event of Lighting the Glass Cauldron by Tokujin Yoshioka
● Saturday, October 7th, 2023 17:00-18:00 (the monument will be lit around 17:30)
● Saturday, October 28th, 2023 16:30-17:30 (the monument will be lit around 17:00)
*Flame burning time is approximately 30 minutes.
*The event will be cancelled if heavy rain or strong winds are expected.
*Please check the website for the details prior to the event.

Exhibition Website｜21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
CONTACT｜TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD

We are pleased to announce that “O-Bold” designed by Tokujin Yoshioka is launched from ISSEY MIYAKE WATCH.
It will go on sale in advance from 15 April 2023 (Sat) at ISSEY MIYAKE shops.

O-Bold is the newest addition to the O series, based on the concept of "the shape of water, a watch that marks transparent time".

It is designed in a form with a wider bangle width, but with a better fit around the wrist.

Product name｜O-Bold
Price｜22,000 JPY
Color｜clear, smoke

About O-Bold please visit here.
About O series please visit here.

We are pleased to announce that Tokujin Yoshioka has designed ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / 442.

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Clothes are floating in the air.
A strip of aluminum wall stretches through the space.

This futuristic space represents Issey Miyake's innovative approach to clothing and its philosophy.
With a strip of aluminum wall penetrating the space, the clothes are as if floating in the air.
This space, designed with the elements created by molding ecologically sustainable recycled aluminum using special manufacturing techniques, creates a space that is minimalistic yet formative and futuristic.

Tokujin Yoshioka

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ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / 442
4-4-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061
Opening on Friday, 3rd February, 2023
www.isseymiyake.com

Please visit WORKS for more information.

May the new year bring you much joy and happiness.

Very best wishes for 2023,

Tokujin Yoshioka

The "Medallion of Light" created by Tokujin Yoshioka for Christian Dior Couture was presented at Milan Design Week and Design Miami, and is currently on display at the Dior exhibition in Tokyo.
“ROSE” (2013), a crystallized rose, is also in the show.

Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Wed. 21 Dec, 2022 - Sun. 28 May, 2023

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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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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.

Please visit WORKS for more information.