Waterpieces exhibition “The Illuminated River”

Exhibition “Iluminated River” presents 6 shortlisted works of an international design competition run by The Illuminated River Foundation and the Mayor of London. Each team created a concept design for lighting four individual bridges (Chelsea, London, Waterloo and Westminster) and an overarching masterplan for the main road, rail and pedestrian bridges between Albert and Tower.

Running through the heart of London, the River Thames has been at the centre of the city’s evolution, shaping its communities and driving its economy. By day, the river continues to provide a huge source of pleasure for both Londoners and for millions of visitors each year, but at night much of this liquid history fades into a ribbon of darkness.

 

London is a dynamic, commercial, twenty-four hour city and the Thames should be a place to enjoy after dark. The Illuminated River, a major new public art initiative, will transform central London by using its varied bridges as canvases for light. Focusing on the seventeen crossings from Albert to Tower, it will illuminate these structures to create a ribbon of light that will grace the River Thames at night.

Exhibition opening will take place on 9th of August at 19:00// Floating at center “NOASS”, AB Dambis 2

Further information about the competition available here.

List of participants:

Adjaye Associates, Cai Guo-Qiang, ARUP, Larry Bel, AL_A, Asif Kapadia, Simon Stephens, SEAM Design, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Oliver Beer, Atelier Ten, Beckett Rankine, Bradley Hemmings, Les Éclairagistes Associé, Sam Jacob Studio, Leo Villareal, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, Malcolm Reading and others.

Organized by:
Art center “NOASS” in cooperation with The Illuminated River Foundation

Curator in London:
Malcolm Readings

Curators in Riga:
Dzintars Zilgalvis
Krišs Zilgalvis

Exhibition takes place during festival “Waterpieces” and is supported by Riga City Council, British Embassy Riga, Japan Media Arts Festival, AG Kurzfilm, Ars Electronica, Pupu maiss, The Illuminated River Foundation.

Program of Festival “Waterpieces”:
August 9th
(From 19:00)
ILLUMINATED RIVER (UK)
DJ ALISE ĢELZE (LV)
ELIZABETE BALČUS (LV)
ONEDOTZERO (UK)

August 10th
(From 21:00)
ALEKSANDAR RADAN (DE)
ARS ELECTRONICA (AT)
AG KURZFILM AND GERMAN FILMS (DE)

August 11th
(From. 19:00)
JAPAN MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL (JP)
TONE IT DOWN A LITTLE (LV)

 Info:

www.facebook.com/noass
www.facebook.com/udensgabali

Exhibition “The Illuminated River” open until 15.10.2017.  from Wednesday – Saturday/ 15:00 – 22:00, entrance free.