Tokujin Yoshioka's long-standing interest in visual transparency intersects with his well-known torch for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in his latest project, a set of glass pieces for the Japan Games Saga 2024.

Video from Yoshioka's Instagram

The clear glass torch and cauldron are on display through November 5 at Gallery 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo. "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."

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

There will be ceremonial lightings on October 7th and 28th, weather permitting.

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Miyake design studio

Photo: Masaru Furaya

"Water Block," Yoshioka's impressive glass bench, is also on display.

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya

Photo: Masaru Furaya