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From December 12th to January 4th, light art and light projects can be admired at various locations in Rotterdam's city centre. The Lijnbaan, Hofplein, and Binnenwegplein will be illuminated this winter by these unique sculptures.
This winter, Lijnbaan will transform into a magical China Lighthouse. Iconic light artworks from the former China Light Festival will temporarily return, making the city centre sparkle during the dark winter months. Stroll among illuminated flora and fauna, admire the large parrot—a nod to Lijnbaan's 1950s architecture—and spot the Blue Fish on the roof of Toffler.
The Lijnbaan plane tree will be transformed into a beautifully illuminated wishing tree, where all Rotterdammers can leave their wishes for each other or for the city. The Hofplein fountain will also regain its sparkle, thanks to the re-introduction of water. Curious what the future green city square at Hofplein will look like? Its contours will be highlighted with lights.
A unique display window is emerging in the vacant corner building near Lijnbaan and Binnenwegplein: twelve screens together form a living collage about safety. This video installation was created by artist Sibe Kokke, with visual contributions from students in the Associate's degree programme in Arts & Crafts at the Rotterdam Academy. They collected images, words, colours, and structures about proximity, care, and boundaries. The students worked from their own perspective and narrative: investigative, engaged, and with an eye for the poetry of the city.
Their visual choices demand attention to nuance and humanity, visibly moving throughout the work. Behind the glass, the screens function like constantly evolving posters; the light moves together, creating a spatial light sculpture that softly breathes into the space. CTRL SAFE demonstrates that safety isn't a wall, but a connection—in a quiet, forgotten showcase of the city.
