Utrecht
Lumen
When daylight fades and darkness descends, Utrecht Lumen’s illuminated tales of the city come to life. These works of art shine a special light on the history, the residents and the function or symbolism of particular buildings and locations. Some light artworks play with architectural features. And many are to be found in surprising places that are off the beaten track or might easily be overlooked during the day.
Embark on a journey of discovery and be surprised by subtle messages, visual feasts and intriguing tales of light. Utrecht Lumen offers guided tours in autumn and winter that take in various artistic light installations. Explore the complete story behind each work of art and enjoy an interesting peek into the unique history of sites and buildings.
Bridges
Evening Time Is Reading Time
REBUS
Light art and puzzle combined, REBUS has become a familiar sight among Utrecht residents and a mainstay of...
Sint Willibrord Church
Temple of Boom
Ganzenmarkt tunnel
Zover
Drift Vaults
Pausdam
Buurkerkhof
Whose are Those Wings?
Minarets
A beautiful sight, bringing the mosque to life and symbolising the coming together of people from the district.
The End of Signature
Beacon
Here lives miffy
Burn the Village Feel the Warmth
Artist Nathan Coley explores how he can influence perceptions of our environment with his works of art.
Shadow of a Doubt
Nancy Dwyer likes to work with humorous or ironic words and puns.
Jans Light
The enchanting Jans light gives Janskerkhof square a fairy-tale appearance.
Change your mind, Feel Time, Imitate Touch
Artist Les Levine sees billboard campaigns as exhibitions in public space.
Simplicity and Refinement
At the Stadsschouwburg, you will find a fascinating work of art comprising moving points of light that travel...
Monument for Digital Failure
Jop Vissers Vorstenbosch is one of five Utrecht artists who have been commissioned to capture the building’s new...
Tunnel at Leidsche Rijn
A tunnel on the cycle route between Leidsche Rijn and Utrecht city centre merits a break from cycling,...