Vivid Sydney, The Southern Hemisphere's Festival of Light
- Author: Faith-Ann Young
- Posted on: Wednesday June 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM
If you happen to be anywhere near Sydney, Australia this month, a spectacle worth checking out is Vivid Sydney, a polymorphic festival that has transformed the city's iconic harbor into a wonderland of light, thanks to large-scale light installations, cutting-edge projections, music performances, and creative summits. Running from May 27th to June 21st, Vivid Sydney 2010 includes music, film and visual arts curated by the iconic musician Lou Reed and artist/musician Laurie Anderson. (PS Lou Reed even performed at the launch party. Can't beat that.) Above and below are pictures from their kick-off "lighting of the sails" of the Opera House - and some of the other art displays in downtown Sydney. Now if only we had enough flier miles.....
Photos by Eric Lam
PS all this talk of lights and music made us think of this seemingly prophetic Cut Copy song....(Since they are Aussies as well, it felt all the more appropriate.)
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“ Yes I agree very appropriate video choice. I bet it is a wonder to see the festival at least once. I wonder how the designs are decided . My favorite is the castle its like a huge fairytale story book on display. ”
