Lightscape, Brooklyn Botanic Backyard’s after-dark illuminated path, returns this winter from November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Now in its fourth yr, Lightscape has turn into a recent vacation traditional for New York Metropolis, providing a magical seasonal expertise for guests of all ages.
This yr’s reimagined path options new gentle installations alongside returning favorites, created by artists from 10 nations. Highlights embrace the debut of “Lantern Garden” by Brian Thunder and Mandylights, with over 160 illuminated lanterns overlaying the garden of the Osborne in an otherworldly set up. The enduring “Winter Cathedral” by Mandylights is again this yr, welcoming guests to stroll by way of an immersive tunnel of 1000’s of heat lights. Additionally on view is the expansive “Winter Reflections” by ITHICA, a panoramic transferring gentle and music present that covers the whole thing of Cherry Esplanade.
ITHACA, “Winter Reflections”
Guests will stroll previous big, fantastical sculptures like “Singularity” by Squidsoup, a 26-foot-high sphere manufactured from over 6,000 particular person factors of sunshine, and new ethereal items corresponding to “Butterfly Effect” by Masamichi Shimada & Gentle Artwork Assortment on Lily Pool Terrace, together with the reprogrammed illuminated fountain present on the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Backyard, a transfixing set up that has been reimagined for 2024.
Particular occasions embrace 21+ Nights on December 12 and 19, the place adults can take pleasure in mulled wine and scorching cocktails, in addition to Sensory-Pleasant Early Entry on December 18 and January 3, offering a extra relaxed expertise for these with sensory sensitivities.
Ticket choices embrace Worth Nights at $24 for adults, Peak Entry for $45, and Off-Peak Entry for discounted admission. For households, a particular Lightscape Household Profit occasion will probably be held on December 10, with proceeds supporting BBG’s youth education schemes.
To be taught extra and get tickets, go to bbg.org/lightscape.
Squidsoup, “Singularity”
Con Edison is the lead sponsor of Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Backyard.