“Smart Illumination Yokohama 2014” was held as the featured event of “Culture City of East Asia 2014, Yokohama”. Cutting-edge artists from home and abroad participated in the art event.

Concept of Smart Illumination Yokohama

“Smart Illumination Yokohama”, a remarkable collaboration of energy-efficient lighting technology and art, started in 2011 aiming to create 'never-seen-before' night views. The event is organized by Minato Mirai district in Yokohama City, known for its beautiful city landscape and night view.

Cutting-edge artists from home and abroad join this illumination event.

The energy-saving industry and related business' have shown greater interest this year since latest technology such as Organic LEDs, solar-powered LEDs, and phosphorescent paints, etc. are being used for the illumination.

Here are some of unique art works from the event:

Nighttime Bubbles

Light Berries

Light Trails

Visit Yokohama next year to join this hot lights-and-art event!

Website (in Japanese) : http://www.smart-illumination.jp/