9. Living Lantern in the Garment District
In the heart of Midtown Manhattan is Living Lantern, a new entrancing work of art created to serve as a symbol of hope, brightness, and guiding light for passersby. Standing at nearly 14 feet tall and 20 feet wide, Living Lantern illuminates the street in a dazzling array of colors providing viewers with a mesmerizing and meditative experience. As the wind blows, the installation opens and closes to reveal the light inside. Living Lantern is displayed as part of the Garment District Alliance’s year-round public art program, Art on the Plaza, which seeks to reimagine public spaces in New York City.
The installation was created by Neon, a UK-based artistic practice that explores the connections between art, architecture, and design, and Frankie Boyle, a UK-based visual artist specializing in the light as a form of expression. Living Lantern is powered by the international art agency Wireframe. Previously displayed at the World Science Festival and Curiocity in 2021 in Brisbane Australia and the 2021 Taiwan Light Festival, Living Lantern can now be found on the Broadway plazas in the Garment District between 39th and 40th Streets through February 24th, 2023.
