tokujin yoshioka: water block at musee d'orsay
designboom DESIGN-AEROBICS competitions interviews art architecture design technology shop

tokujin yoshioka: water block at musee d'orsay


tokujin yoshioka with his 'water block' bench installed with the newly renovated impressionist gallery of the musée d'orsay
all images courtesy of tokujin yoshioka


invited to participate in the renovation project of the musée d'orsay in paris, japanese designer tokujin yoshioka's
glass bench 'water block' has been installed within the museum's impressionist gallery alongside of works of art by
master painters manet, degas, monet, cézanne and renoir. the placement of the seating object whose surface mimicks rippling water,
is quite fitting placed within the space, reflecting the subjects of the paintings on display, offering a harmonious interaction
between history and the present day.



'water block' bench situated in front of eduoard manet's 'le déjeuner sur l'herbe' (the picnic)



installation view



alternative view



the bench placed in front of pierre-auguste renoir's 'le moulin de la galette'



long view of the bench

andrea db
10.28.11  
5
too shiny, too glossy, too protagonist for such a collection of masterpieces... please no!
marcos   10.28.11
can you sit on it?
g   10.29.11
I think the bench is quite beautiful, but it's placement in this space is a bit wrong. This is a space dedicated to appreciating the masterpieces on display and everything should contribute to that focus. The bench might be a distraction.
Anne Bevan   10.31.11
I much prefer to see Tokujin's bench installed in the context of these paintings rather than some large, boxy, cushioned cubes as is typical of museum seating. I think the fact that it is made of glass, it's clear with minimal details, makes it a nice addition.
Christina   11.01.11
g, i am pretty sure it can be sat on, and i am with you christina.
it might seem a bit 'contemporary' in juxtaposition to the master paintings, but because it is colorless and transparent it makes only a subtle impact on the space. i don't think it detracts from the work on show.
jorjia   11.01.11
tokujin yoshioka (55 articles)

tokujin yoshioka: phenomenon collection
design | 05.12.12

the four ceramic textural surfaces, each a translation of a natural occurrence, are on show during milan design week 2012 as part of the mutina exhibition. 

0

tokujin yoshioka: the invisibles light
design | 04.16.12

the original collection is redeveloped, keeping the original form, but transforming its interaction with light.

0

tokujin yoshioka: luminous for glas italia
design | 04.11.12

composed of solid planes of glass, the focus of the furniture piece is not its form, but rather the material's manipulation of light. 

1

ccdstudio: new center for childhood
READER'S SUBMISSION

this project is the result of two municipal programs coming together to create a new structure and urban identity for the commu...

alejandro delgado: amparo
READER'S SUBMISSION a handcrafted light object made of recycled cardboard that is modeled after the representative rituals of the colombia pacific region.

tom sachs: space program - mar

art

designboom has visited the american artist's most recent space odyssey installation exploring NASA's mars missions at the armor...

nendo: still & sparkling f

design

the collection of delicate pieces rejects traditional glassblowing techniques, embracing instead the irregularities typically c...

design time breil award ceremony
DESIGNBOOM COMPETITIONS the designs explore a variety of topics from comic memorabilia to pop culture. s

curved visions digital art competit
DESIGNBOOM COMPETITIONS designboom in collaboration with INFINITI is excited to announce the CURVED VISI

GRAPHIC DESIGN - may 17 - july 17
DESIGN - AEROBICS make graphic design work for you. with this course you’ll enhance your understanding of the basics and learn more about emerging developments within the field.

SHOPPING - may 17 - july 17
DESIGN - AEROBICS we'll look at the seamless way in which design and consumer culture cross paths, with a focus on; shop design, packaging, carts, carriers, online shopping and markets.
designboom news
348,805 subscribers

keep up to date with recent articles and upcoming events.
to receive both newsletters please check 2 boxes.

DAILY - see sample BIWEEKLY -see sample
© copyrights 2000 - 2012 designboom, all rights reserved. all material published remains the exclusive copyright of designboom.
no contents, including text, photographs, videos, etc. may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of designboom. in addition,
no material or contents may be reproduced on the world wide web by techniques of mirroring, framing, posting, etc. without the written consent of designboom.