Leni Schwendinger finds the light
Considering we live in the “city that never sleeps,” many of us pay very little attention to the lights that keep it alive during the night. Beyond observing that Times Square is “really bright,” do you really notice the nuances of public, private and found light sources? If not, find out what you’re missing with the help of artist Leni Schwendinger, who sees an urban canvas of dancing shadows and highlighted architecture where others might just see, well, a dark street.
Tonight, Leni will be joined by urban designer Brian McGrath and architectural designer Ute Besenecker for a “LightWalk” tour exploring the light changes around St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral at night. The leaders and a group of students will stick around from dusk until dawn to appreciate the full palette of lighting possibilities, but casual light enthusiasts should show up from 8 to 9pm for a more focused talk about why we should be thinking about this. It’s free, but be sure to register here.
Oh, and if you do make some friends and find yourself sticking around Nolita until the wee hours, note that the closest 24-hour restaurant is Bereket.
