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An illuminated whale shark, a garden of fire and giant glowing flowers are among the installations coming to Salford Quays for the Lightwaves Salford this winter. This year the free, interactive light show celebrates its 10th anniversary.
A total of 15 artworks will be spread across Salford Quays and Media City over the course of four evenings in December for the event, presented by Quays Culture. In a world-premiere, CETUS, is a 6m long whale shark which will glow under the water, enhanced by transparent fish scales.
The spectacular shark which will be seen swimming in the Quays’ dark waters, is created by Loomaland, the Berlin-based artists who created CYGNUS, the floating swans which features at Lightwaves 2021. Meanwhile on dry land, a tunnel of giant mirror rings will cover a 50m stretch of the Media City Piazza.
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Created by Loop, a group of UK-based artists, the artwork invites people to walk through the tunnel and immerse themselves in a multi-sensory experience. Outdoor art group Walk the Plank is returning to Lightwaves Salford with a Fire Garden, and this year it will include three brand new giant sculptures, with one over nine metres in size.
The Fire Garden will feature moving sculptures combined with fire and light, creating a mesmerising display. Other highlights include The Nectary, created by artist Alison Smith with Dr Chris Hassall, which will feature six giant hanging flowers.
Kate Doyle, Head of Programme for Quays Culture said: “The team at Quays Culture are truly excited by the programme of artworks curated for
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