Berlin enchants with a sea of light art
Each October, artists from around the world are using the german capital’s landmarks as backdrops for their light installations as part of “Berlin Lights” and “Festival of Lights.” Here’s a selection of the works.
Berlin Cathedral
The two light festivals “Berlin Lights” and "Festival of Lights" focus on the artistic presentation of illuminations on the city’s landmarks, such as Berlin Cathedral, seen here.
Potsdamer Platz
An illuminated panorama celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the reconstruction of Potsdamer Platz.
Museum Island
One of five different tours of the light shows starts at Bode Museum. It leads across Museum Island, past Berlin Cathedral to the Television Tower on Alexanderplatz.
Gendarmenmarkt
For the first time, the pavement in front of the Concert House on Gendarmenmarkt is being used as a playground for light artists, along with its façade.
Humboldt Forum
Visitors can face off using a video mapping game, inspired by the mobile game “Snake,” on the huge façade of the Humboldt Forum.
Operncafé
Light artists are also giving the legendary Operncafé on Berlin’s Unter den Linden boulevard a new temporary decoration.
Construction Cranes
Few things dominate the skyline of Berlin more than construction cranes. But rarely are they as colorful as they appear on these nights in October.