Shiro Kuramata designed this lighting in the shape of a wine glass in 1988. Together with "Hydrogen Dream," which uses a spoon, it was born from Kuramata's original idea of using small objects in the kitchen as lighting fixtures. At the unveiling of the product, Kuramata surprised visitors by turning on the light and turning the champagne he poured into it red. Such humor is one of the characteristics of Kuramata's design. The technology at the time of its release made it difficult to produce, and only a small quantity was released to the world. It was a "phantom lighting" that has only been exhibited in a few exhibitions so far.
　Gallery Tamura Joe has reissued it as part of its project. It is manufactured by Ambientec, a Japanese company that has attracted worldwide attention for its portable lights. The reissued version, using the latest modern technology, is a rechargeable cordless light that can be used for a long time and is waterproof, greatly improving usability. The glass is hand-blown by craftsmen and is of high quality.

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