Essen Light Fes­ti­val

Discover the Magic of Light

#1 | Coda | Mapping

Kurbas Pro, Ukraine

Shared cultural values characterise a society, give it a sense of unity and shape it over generations. The impressive mapping by the creative production studio Kurbas Pro from Ukraine is based on this. It incorporates cultural trends such as the art of paper cutting, carpet weaving, authentic ornaments or Ukrainian design from the 1920s and 1950s, rebuilds them, expands them and weaves them into a unique spider's web that is presented in a modern and digital way.

Playing time: from dusk till 10 pm | Fridays and Saturdays until 11:00 pm

Location: Eickhaus, Willy-Brandt-Platz

Supported by:

HOUSE OF CARDS | © Diana Blinkert-EMG

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Essen will shine brighter than ever as part of the IMAGINE PEACE Project — a European Union co-funded collaboration celebrating cultural diversity, peace, and sustainability across five European cities: Brixen Waterlight Festival, Essen Light Festival, Copenhagen Light Fest, Fjord Oslo and Visualia Festival Pula.

7 Artworks will be shown among the 5 European Light Festivals starting this September until April 2027.

Join us as we illuminate the path toward a better tomorrow through transnational art, community, and connection.

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