Lights off, stars on! We launched Seeing Stars, a modern fairytale that is only one light switch away. Studio Roosegaarde, the city of Franeker and Unesco Netherlands teamed up to bring back the stars to the people, for a moment of bright connection in darker days. A new way of celebrating that gives a deep sense of collectivity.
By switching off all non-essential lights in Franeker, something that has always been present was revealed: a sky full of wonder. A universal heritage, there for everyone to enjoy, in a COVID-19 time where we often can feel so isolated.
Unesco Netherlands aims to recognise seeing stars as a form of universal heritage.
We have a project page where you can see the amazing photos and the poetic official movie: https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/seeing-stars.
We just launched the project so hope you can share it on your great Bored Panda!
Best, Roosegaarde
More info: studioroosegaarde.net
SEEING STARS: Daan Roosegaarde and UNESCO switch off the city lights to see the stars as heritage
Seeing Stars: on and off
artist Daan Roosegaarde in Seeing Stars
City of Franeker Netherlands in Seeing Stars
Tower during Seeing Stars
Streets during Seeing Stars
Lights on
Lights off, stars on!
Detail buildings Seeing Stars
artist Daan Roosegaarde
Panorama Seeing Stars
