"MAN" is the name of an approximately 12-metre-high and 13-metre-wide light art giant by Australian artist Amanda Parer. The room-filling illuminated figure in the form of a seated man is intended to symbolize the self-importance and thoughtfulness of modern man – his head propped up, searching for answers. The oversized light art object implies the question of how people want to live in the future. An appeal for more reflection in turbulent times. MAN is attracting attention at the Festival of Lights 2024, Berlin, October 4 to 13, 2024, in the newly designed building "The Center Potsdamer Platz".
Every year in October, the "Festival of Lights" takes place in Berlin. The colorful light installations, which are spread throughout the city, are intended to create a colorful atmosphere on gray autumn evenings. The Berlin Festival of Lights always presents a variety of impressive light displays on the capital’s most famous buildings and squares. One highlight is the artwork "MAN". MAN is sitting in the central forum at "The Center Potsdamer Platz". It is an an eye-catching light art object with an intellectual message.
MAN was already the highlight of the "Kaleidoscope" light art exhibition at EXPO2020 in Dubai, which took place from October 2021 to March 2022 due to the pandemic. Auguste Rodin’s "Thinker" from 1880 served as the model for the light artwork. The "Thinker" is famous for its depiction of a naked figure that appears to be deep in thought. It is often used as an image of man’s striving for intellectuality and philosophy.
The MAN installation will be on display at the Center Potsdamer Platz from October 4 to 11, 2024. The Festival of Lights will take place from October 4 to 13, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. throughout Berlin.
Anneke Hasenritter, Asset Manager at Oxford Properties (owner of the property at Potsdamer Platz), says: "We are delighted to be part of the Festival of Lights this year and to be able to present numerous visitors with innovative art in the form of a high-quality light show with a philosophical background."
The light art event attracts around three million visitors to Berlin every year during the 10 nights of the festival. The Festival of Light focuses on high-quality artistic stagings of buildings, landmarks and squares using light, projection and video art.
Cover image: Artwork MAN, The Center Potsdamer Platz 1, Berlin, Germany (Copyrights: Festival of Lights)
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Summary: An artwork made of light named "MAN" inspires reflection at the Berlin Festival of Lights 2024. Gigantic light art figure by Amanda Parer serves as a thought impulse at this year’s Festival of Lights in Berlin.
Please note: This text was translated from German. Please excuse any translation errors. Find the original article at: EventMasterBook.de | MAN beim Festival of Lights
