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#16 | Gate of worlds | Projection

Radu Ignat, Romania

"Gate of Worlds" is a projection that takes visitors into various imaginary worlds. The portal takes visitors into fantastic science fiction worlds, into the art-historical era of Art Nouveau or shows how climate change is affecting flora and fauna. Light artist Radu Ignat is no stranger to fans of the "Essen Light Festival". Two years ago, the Romanian was already a guest at the light art festival with his installation "facelessmen".

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

Location: Weberplatz

Supported by:

Gate of Worlds | © Rosalyn Heiß / EMG

Part of:

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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