"Every September 11 since 2003, two colossal pillars of blue light have illuminated the night sky, filling the gap in the skyline where the Twin Towers once stood. This art installation called Tribute in Light will once again beam into the clouds this September 11, marking 24 years since the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people in New York City and changed the world as we know it."
"New Yorkers can view Tribute In Light from just about anywhere, as it can be seen for miles on a clear night. But all are also invited to the 9/11 Memorial Plaza to see the lights from the Twin Towers once stood. Before the lights officially turn on, we got a sneak peek at the testing process and learned 10 interesting facts about Tribute in Light that you might not know."
Tribute in Light projects two towering blue beams from the Twin Towers’ footprint every September 11 to honor the 2,977 victims of the 2001 attacks. The installation debuted in spring 2002 and became an annual September 11 tradition in 2003. A team of artists and a lighting consultant designed the work, and specialized lighting hardware was manufactured for the project. Production and installation are handled by technical partners. The memorial can be seen for miles on clear nights and is viewable from the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. The lights undergo testing early each year due to the complexity of sending beams extraordinarily high. Municipal Art Society and Creative Time coordinated the original team.
Read at Time Out New York
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