River of Light (original) (raw)

25 October - 5 November 2024

5pm - 9pm
FREE - no tickets needed

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.

People standing outside Liverpool Town Hall which is decorated in neon lights

A line of see-saws lit up with people on them.

An s shape of light-up piano

Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos in a circular fashion is surrounding a ball which is lit up.

Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos - MURUGIAH

A 1.8 metre tall fibreglass sculpture with a reflective internal face. Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos is public art light sculpture celebrating Diwali.

Several bubbles lit up in the river with people looking at them. It's a dark sky and the bubbles are illuminating the area.

Bubblesque - Atelier Sisu

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.

A selection of lights in a circle with a hole in the middle.

Illusion Hole - UxU Studio

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.

A light installation that says 'Positive Spin' with several different colours in red, yellow, blue and green.

Positive Spin - Liz Harry

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.

Purple and green lights illuminating the area with people on bikes as part of the installation.

Lightbattle III - VENIVIDIMULTIPLEX

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.

A giant hourglass filled with balls and lit up being flipped over by people engaging with the artwork

LAPS - Olivier Landreville

LAPS is a modern take on the traditional hourglass that gives us the opportunity to literally take control of time.

A bunch of tulips lit up in green, yellow, blue, purple and red colours.

Bunch of Tulips - Koros Design

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'?

Several artworks of Gnomes with illumination at night.

No place like Gnome - Amigo & Amigo

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.

Checker pieces lit up on a check board.

Checkmate - Amigo & Amigo

Chess, a timeless symbol of strategic play, transcends cultures and languages, fostering connections among people from diverse backgrounds.

Firefly Field with little spotlights on the ground.

Firefly Field - Studio Toer

What is the collective noun for a group of fireflies? A swarm seems too beastly. A lantern? A twinkle? A shimmer of fireflies?

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