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Living Light Sculpture Maps Seoul’s Air Quality

by Ariel Schwartz, 11/04/09

sustainable design, green art, environmental art, light installation, living light, seoul, south korea, air quality

Seoul, South Korea is filled with blinding light-up displays and headache-inducing neon screens. But residents of the city who want to see these displays put to good use need only take a trip to the World Cup Stadium’s Peace Park, which is where this beautiful Living Light sculpture blooms. The permanent outdoor pavilion and glass canopy projects up-to-the minnute information about local air quality, and locals can send it a text message to receive a report from anywhere.

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Used Wine Crates Make Glowing Light Boxes

by Moe Beitiks, 10/17/09

Wine Boxes, Tracey Johnson, used wine boxes, used wine crates, art lighting, light installation, recycled materials art, recycled materials installation

Wine makes the whole world more beautiful. Seriously, can you argue otherwise, given wine bottle cheese boards, used cork accoutrement — and now, these stunning light boxes from artist Tracey Johnson? They’re made out of used wine crates and a little bit of magic. Can’t tell? Read on.

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The Interactive Dobpler LED Wall Turns Shadows Into Light

by Jorge Chapa, 10/14/08

light installation, art installation, light movement, shadow light installation, LED lights, LED motion sensors, ar in public spaces

This past year, people walking through the pedestrian tunnel in Sandnes Sentrum, Norway, were faced with the unique opportunity to watch their shadows transform into a beautiful luminous art show. Constructed as part of the city’s European Capitol of Culture 2008 event, the Strømer, is an interactive LED display wall that weaves a wonderful mixture of art, energy-efficiency and play into the fabric of daily existence.


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