Video Mapping

Berlin Festival of Lights 2016 and Ukrainian hard-working bees

Published

8 years ago

October 19, 2016

The annual Festival of Lights just ended in Berlin. Local and international artists were invited to project their temporary works of art onto the greatest buildings in the world. Yes, video mapping shows are temporary, because new media art is based on the principle of duration, but participation in such festivals will decorate artists’ portfolios forever. And if you win in Berlin, you’ll be proud till the end of your (creative?) life. So let’s finish this boring foreword and congratulate the winners! This year the audience voted for “Magic Innovations” from Ukraine.

It is a little-known creative team specialized in 3D mapping and based in Kiev. Their project for Festival of Lights 2016 presented a colorful and psychedelic story from the point of view of a hard-working bee. First atom in the universe changes into a honeycomb, and the bee flies over flowers, moss and ivy, showing us the total harmony between all living creatures. Now we can say: “So sweeeeet” and continue talking about one of the greatest events for video mapping artists and lovers.

Berlin Festival of Lights (source: festival-of-lights.de)

Festival of Lights 2016, under the patronage of the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Michael Muller, became a constant venue for the most progressive artists, Berliners and visitors from all over the world. This year they had a possibility to enjoy light shows and unique international cultural exchange for the twelfth time. Also it is a cool alternative event in October for those German audience that don’t want to grow beer bellies on Oktoberfest.

Danke, Berlin!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h24x6P3fEmo

Article supported free by Alexandr Kuiava/ LIME ART GROUP

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The Sharjah Light Festival is back with 11 nights of colourful displays

Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2022

FrontFX Magazine

The festival kicks off next month

There’s a dazzling projection art event coming to Sharjah.

Sharjah Light Festival is returning for 2022 with 11 nights of colourful projections and music. If this year is anything like previous festivals, our eyes are in for a treat.

The colourful festival is the first and only of its kind in the region and has been running for over ten years. It attracts thousands of visitors to up to 20 locations in Sharjah each year. The designs are inspired by local culture, stories and traditions.

The 2022 Sharjah Light Festival goes from February 9 to February 20 and is organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.

The festival brings a kaleidoscope of creative lights and colour to Sharjah’s architecture. Diverse locations are featured during the annual show, with light and sound spectacles that transform them. (Have your camera ready.) The festival uses energy-saving lighting technology and all the lights and projectors used have passed certification for environmental compliance.

The Sharjah Light Festival also showcases the emirate’s rich heritage and historical monuments. Local and international artists, musicians and light technicians collaborate to showcase the emirate’s achievements.

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