Photo: Amsterdam Light Festival/Facebook
Photo: Amsterdam Light Festival/Facebook
Some notable exhibits include the Two Lamps exhibition, designed by Jeroen Henneman, as well as Absorbed by Light by Gali May Lucas, a British artist. In a sharp commentary on technology dependence, Absorbed by Light features three figures sitting on a bench, heads bent down, their faces lit by smartphone screens. Visitors can even place themselves in the display, by sitting beside the figures. In Shadow Scapes by Marcus Neustetter, a South African artist, various objects from the Scheepvaartmuseum are recreated on the museum’s facade as flat, projected silhouettes.
Photo: Amsterdam Light Festival/Facebook
Sabrina Beek, head of digital marketing for the Amsterdam Light Festival, told Lonely Planet, “The reaction from the public has been great and extremely positive…there was even a message from a couple that got engaged underneath Starry Night, which we were overjoyed about. How many festivals can say they’ve played a tiny role in a couple’s happily ever after?”
Photo: Amsterdam Light Festival/Facebook
The diverse range of installations will be accessible via foot, bike, or boat, and for the first time in the festival’s history, visitors can vote on their favorite artwork to receive an award. For more information on the displays, or to book a guided tour, see the official website. 
H/T: Lonely Planet