Visitors have been able to experience the highlight of the Landscape Park since December 1996 – but only in the evenings. That’s when the British artist Jonathan Park's light installation immerses the old ironworks in a fascinating sea of light and colour.
From its very first night, the installation, comprising countless coloured lights, flood lights, spots, strip lights and high pressure gas discharge lamps, made a name for itself throughout Germany and in neighbouring countries, newspapers, TV and radio stations across the country reporting on the spectacular light show in Duisburg.
Even locals could scarcely believe their eyes. When the light installation was switched on for the first time, the Duisburg police reported some near accidents on the A42 because some drivers – perhaps thinking they were seeing a UFO land – suddenly applied their brakes.
The lamps have been replaced with energy saving LED lighting since 2009, not only reducing costs but also creating a dynamic variety of ever-changing colours.
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