Olafur Eliasson's Long Daylight Pavilion has been inaugurated in Helsinki's Kruunuvuorenranta district, serving both as a significant artwork and a celestial marker. This permanent installation, created from twenty-four steel poles, is designed to align with the sun's path on the summer solstice. It represents the city's effort to blend contemporary art into the urban environment. The pavilion opens alongside the Helsinki Biennial, showcasing Eliasson's work and further emphasizing the role of light, perception, and environmental interaction in public art.
Eliasson emphasizes the relationship between environmental awareness and the celestial journey of the sun, inviting visitors to appreciate the long daylight of the Finnish summer.
The pavilion stands not only as an architectural statement but as a symbolic piece, representing Helsinki's dedication to integrating contemporary art with urban landscapes.
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