In Pictures | Vivid Sydney - Arguably the best light show in the world
Every year the Central Business District of Sydney comes to life as all the landmarks are transformed to something unearthly. Vivid Sydney is a light festival that makes installations of immersive art and project them on iconic buildings, like the Sydney Opera House or the Customs House.
Every year the Central Business District of Sydney comes to life as all the landmarks are transformed to something unearthly. Vivid Sydney is a light festival that makes installations of immersive art and project them on iconic buildings, like the Sydney Opera House or the Customs House.
This year ten installations of animal structures will also be made to raise awareness about the endangered species.
Although the festival starts on Friday, May 27, Vivid opened its doors for a peek into what what this year's show is going to look like; and its has indeed taken immersive art to the next level!
Besides the Taronga Zoo and the Opera House, some of the other places that would be lit up are, the Botanical Garden and the 60-metres tunnel known as the 'Cathedral of Lights' that visitors could walk through.
Check out the mesmerising display of lights.
'Enchanted Sydney', an artwork by Spinifex is projected onto Customs House during a Vivid Sydney festival media preview at Circular Quay on May 21, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Vivid Sydney produced by Destination New South Wales is in its seventh year. In 2014 the Vivid Sydney attracted 1.43 million visitors. (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
Visitors to the Sydney Botanical Gardens inaugural contribution to the Vivid Sydney light festival walk in front of the Sydney Opera House during a preview of the annual interactive light installation and projection event around Sydney. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
A giant lantern in the shape of an endangered corroboree frog sits against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a preview of Taronga Zoos inaugural contribution to the Vivid Sydney light festival, the annual interactive light installation and projection event. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
A Sumatran Tiger light sculpture is displayed during a media preview of Vivid Sydney illuminated displays at Taronga Zoo on May 24, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. Vivid is lighting up at Taronga Zoo for the first time with ten giant animal sculptures representing critical species the zoo is committed to protecting. Held annually, Vivid Sydney is the world's largest festival of light, music and ideas running for 23 days. (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
A giant lantern in the shape of a rhinoceros sits among grasses during a preview of Taronga Zoos inaugural contribution to the Vivid Sydney light festival, the annual interactive light installation and projection event. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
A family walks past giant lanterns in the shape of sea turtles during a preview of Taronga Zoos inaugural contribution to the Vivid Sydney light festival, the annual interactive light installation and projection event (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
Children observe a giant lantern in the shape of an Asian Elephant during a preview of Taronga Zoos inaugural contribution to the Vivid Sydney light festival, the annual interactive light installation and projection event. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
A lantern in the shape of a chameleon lizard features among Taronga Zoos inaugural contributions to the Vivid Sydney light festival. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
Festival visitors lie on the road as they watch the 'Life Story' installation projected on the vaulted roof of the Argyle Cut as part of the Vivid Sydney Festival on May 24, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that features light sculptures and installations throughout the city. (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
Festival visitors interact with the 'Affinity' installation illuminated as part of the Vivid Sydney Festival. (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
Festival visitors watch the 'Mechanised Colour Assemblage' installation illuminated on the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia façade as part of the Vivid Sydney Festival. (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
A couple walk down the Cathedral of Light during a preview of the Sydney Botanical Gardens inaugural contribution to the Vivid Sydney light festival, an annual interactive light installation and projection event. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)