21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

Thirty years have passed since the announcement of L'EAU D'ISSEY POUR HOMME, a fragrance created to evoke the scent of water.

To celebrate a new fragrance to be released based upon designer Issey Miyake's fascination with another essential natural element, this exhibition features an installation created by Tokujin Yoshioka, the designer and artist who designed the bottle for the new fragrance. "I want to express the appeal of pure, powerful perfume from the standpoint of fundamental, universal themes," explained Yoshioka. He is known for his innovative works on the themes of nature and light; and for this exhibit he developed an engaging experience that speaks to the senses.

There is also a special video, exclusive to this exhibition that describes the design process of the sculptural bottle and features an interview with Quentin Bisch, the perfumer who created the fragrance. Through the exhibition visitors will find themself inspired by the designers' worldviews that lead to the creation of this perfume.

Profile
Tokujin Yoshioka (Designer / Artist)
Born in 1967. He worked under Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake, and established his own studio, TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA INC. in 2000. Active in the fields of design, architecture and contemporary art, he is highly acclaimed globally. The "Sakura Torch" for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the glass bench exhibited at Musée d'Orsay in Paris called "Water Block, " the natural crystal chair "VENUS" are some of the signature pieces.

* In case adverse weather conditions, the outdoor portion of the installation may be canceled.

Scent installation by Tokujin Yoshioka (Photo: Ryunosuke Kanaya)

Date

August 28 (Wed) - September 8 (Sun), 2024

Venue

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 3

Closed

Open everyday

Hours

10:00 - 19:00

Admission

Free

Organized by

MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO, BEAUTÉ PRESTIGE INTERNATIONAL - SHISEIDO EMEA

In Cooperation with

Tokyo Midtown, TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA + TYD, ENDO Lighting Corp.

Inquiry

ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS
TEL: 03-5454-0721

Website

https://mds.isseymiyake.com/mds/en/exhibition/le_sel_imagination_of_salt/