Sneak peek at this year's River of Light installations
12 brand new installations will light up the city including three nods to Eurovision
This year's River of Light takes inspiration from music and art from around the globe and right here in Liverpool.
The light show spectacle takes over the Liverpool waterfront and key locations every year, transforming them into a beautiful and whimsical playground for the public to enjoy across a two-kilometre trail.
From Friday, October 27 to Sunday, November 5, the free outdoor art gallery will illuminate the city centre from 5pm to 9pm, with this year’s theme ‘United By Light’ paying homage to the United By Music strapline used during the Eurovision Song Contest.
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To further celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest, three of the River of Light installations will be a special nod to this year's show.
Take a sneak peek at this year's artwork below.
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Labyrinth by Atelier Sisu
This modular colourful architecture and temporary playground is driven by an exploration of the golden ratio and its connection to the Fibonacci sequence, once again created by Atelier Sisu. Each module of Labyrinth is positioned to create a unique colourful and immersive experience for audiences.
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Emergence by This Is Loop
Emergence is a stunning installation with meditative qualities, focusing on the mood-altering power of light and sound with visitors being encouraged to explore the three-by-ten metre pavilion which is made up of mirrors and more than 10,000 LED lights. It will reflect its surroundings and a choreographed light show will be accompanied by a captivating soundtrack.
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Lampshades Bouquet by TILT
The Lampshades Bouquet is inspired by everyday objects, giving them a twist of humour and poetry. Expect gigantic outdoor versions of a household lamp, curated in a very special way which will light up in a variety of colours. A bench at each bouquet’s base makes it the most unique location to take the weight off.
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Elysian and Elysian Arcs by Atelier Sisu
The arcs are two never-before-seen commissions courtesy of Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu. Encouraging people to find joy in the everyday, a giant inflatable creation will allow people to walk around and through it as colour reacts to light and form.
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United by Music by Yellow Studio
New York-based design firm Yellow Studio - founded by Julio Himede – will bring its 10-metre round, multi-purpose performance space to River of Light for its debut, paying tribute to the music of Eurovision 2023 and promising a one-of-a-kind experience for all who attend. With a soundtrack including six songs from this year’s competition, it’s set to be a huge hit with visitors.
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