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Transforming public space into a big, luminous and interactive playground
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Taking over Liverpool Waterfront
Transforming public space into a big, luminous and interactive playground
An interactive artwork by Australian artist, Amigo & Amigo.
A 1.8 metre tall fibreglass sculpture with a reflective internal face. Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos is…
This bespoke interactive iteration draws in the audience’s innate sense of curiosity and play, and…
This series, which utilizes meteor lights, was born from the studio's curiosity about how visitors…
Inspired by a love of summers spent at beach front arcades it's part immersive experience and part…
Lightbattle III is an exciting and immersive experience that celebrates the joy of cycling. The…
LAPS is a modern take on the traditional hourglass that gives us the opportunity to literally take…
This installation by Koros Design inflates this iconic flower to epic proportions, putting it into…
Roaming Gnomes invites participants on a whimsical journey, where each gnome transforms into a…
Chess, a timeless symbol of strategic play, transcends cultures and languages, fostering connections…
What is the collective noun for a group of fireflies? A swarm seems too beastly. A lantern? A…
When the river lights up, it’s time to play.
River of Light is turning playful for its latest instalment, with 12 large scale installations presented by some of the best light artists in the world, all inspired by the theme of ‘Play’.
Some of the works will help turn Liverpool's waterfront into a playground, while others offer a deeper question around play and what it can mean for individuals, communities and a city as a whole.
River of Light is an annual free event that provides an outdoor illuminated gallery on Liverpool's Waterfront, a loop, featuring light and sound from local, national and international artists.
Transforming public space into a big, luminous and interactive playground
An interactive artwork by Australian artist, Amigo & Amigo.
A 1.8 metre tall fibreglass sculpture with a reflective internal face. Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos is public art light sculpture celebrating Diwali.
This bespoke interactive iteration draws in the audience’s innate sense of curiosity and play, and has been created specifically for the bodies of water around Mann Island.
This series, which utilizes meteor lights, was born from the studio's curiosity about how visitors experience the dynamic movement of light. Supported by Royal Albert Dock.
Inspired by a love of summers spent at beach front arcades it's part immersive experience and part spectacle, this brand new commission aims to share the importance of looking forward positively.
Lightbattle III is an exciting and immersive experience that celebrates the joy of cycling. The installation features two interactive arches of light, with six bicycles each other from opposite sides.
LAPS is a modern take on the traditional hourglass that gives us the opportunity to literally take control of time.
This installation by Koros Design inflates this iconic flower to epic proportions, putting it into historical context. Did you know that tulips saw an enormous surge in popularity in the 1630s, a period famously known as 'tulipmania'?
Roaming Gnomes invites participants on a whimsical journey, where each gnome transforms into a charming companion for a photographic exploration of iconic landmarks and hidden treasures.
Chess, a timeless symbol of strategic play, transcends cultures and languages, fostering connections among people from diverse backgrounds.
What is the collective noun for a group of fireflies? A swarm seems too beastly. A lantern? A twinkle? A shimmer of fireflies?
A stylised map of this 2024 River of Light artwork map
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