‘City of Colour’ exhibition lights up Auckland
Deep Thought by Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk can be viewed from the Viaduct.
SkyTower is also taking part in ‘City of Colour’; pictured here with Deep Thought. View from the Viaduct.
Underbelly by Hanna Shim and Ruby White, viewed at Te Komititanga.
Cactus Garden at SkyCity.
Sprig by Angus Muir, viewed at Commercial Bay.
La Lumiere’s Forest of Light installation in Khartoum Place.
Auckland city centre is looking to welcome those returning to the city with an innovative lighting exhibition, which runs from today until Sunday 22 May.
Co-curated by award-winning designer Angus Muir and Barbara Holloway of Auckland Council, more than 50 light and art installations are colouring up the Viaduct Harbour, Silo Park, Britomart, Commercial Bay, Te Komititanga, Vulcan Lane, High Street district, Queen Street and many more city spaces, day and night.
The exhibition also sees city landmarks and buildings lit up – from the SkyTower, The Civic, Vector Lights on the Harbour Bridge, PwC Tower and the Auckland Town Hall to Te Ara I Whiti/The Lightpath.
Mayor Phil Goff says ‘City of Colour’ will both light up the city and help kickstart the city centre’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns. “Covid has put us all under pressure but it has been particularly difficult for businesses located downtown,” he says. “The lighting installations and artworks on display are designed to draw people into the city and to bring increased vibrancy, colour and interest to central Auckland. It will also provide a welcome boost to businesses on the path to recovery.”
‘City of Colour’ marks the start of an ongoing calendar of events and activities to revitalise the city centre and a return to ‘work and play’. It is joined by Matariki Festival 21 June – 16 July and Elemental AKL 14 – 31 July, a season of curated experiences designed to celebrate Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s unique culture, cuisine, art, music and creativity.
For the full line-up of artists and their work featuring in ‘City of Colour’, visit Heart of the City. Information on transport to the city centre is available here.
City of Colour is a partnership between Auckland Council and Heart of the City and other city centre partners including SkyCity, Viaduct Harbour Holdings, Britomart Group, Precinct Properties, Karangahape Road Business Association, Eke Panuku and Auckland Live.
