Artwork “Growth” is an audiovisual immersive mapping and sculptural installation celebrating the collaboration between Slovakia and Norway, as well as the long-term development and cultural heritage of the Bodø24 and Trenčín26 projects. The installation draws inspiration from the flora of both partner countries, including wildflowers. The Norwegian Liverleaf (Hepatica) and the Slovak Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla) share a common symbolism of spring, transformation, rebirth, and
Artwork Over the past four years, Flux has become a globally sought-after installation, presented on renowned music stages as well as at prestigious art events. It is a kinetic light object that dynamically transforms the space in which it is situated. Through the multiplication of luminous lines and precise motor control, it works with subtle
Artwork Spooklings are small creatures that live wherever you find stones, trees, waterfalls, or even the spaces between leaves. We name them after the places they inhabit. They often resemble their surroundings, and if you’re lucky, you might spot Shroomlinks, Treelinks, or Rooklings right here in Trenčín. They are so shy that they will run
Artwork Analemma is a light installation exploring how we perceive space, light, and our own presence within it. The artist investigates what constitutes a powerful human experience—as a possible path toward understanding the inherently unknowable meaning of existence. The work creates a delicate network of thousands of white threads through which beams of light pass.
The artwork is not suitable for people with epilepsy. Artwork The work conveys the experience of a hyperobject—an entity created by human activity that is so vast it cannot be perceived as a whole or confined to a single place or moment in time. It expands by extending its effects, much like global warming, whose
Are you planning to visit the Light Art Festival with young children? Then we recommend an artwork designed especially for them, located in M. R. Štefánik Park. The piece Spooklings by Slovak artist Matej Mazák offers interactive fun – children can play with it using their voice to scare away the creatures. On both Friday
How does textile change when light falls on it? In this open workshop, we will explore how different materials respond to light – through transparency, reflection, layering, and shadow. Visitors will have the opportunity to try upcycling and create simple accessories using printing techniques and attention to detail. Students from the Arts Management studio (UTB
Curtains are a material that has already lived a life in a home – which makes them a perfect starting point for a new piece. Together with designer Vanda Hauptvogelová, winner of the Best Fashion Talent award, we will explore how second-hand curtains can be transformed into a functional accessory or a wearable skirt. The
Hop on the Culture Express and experience a journey that is already part of the program itself. On selected connections, you’ll encounter a piece of the Light Art Festival – The work Medzipulz and an accompanying creative workshop. The journey to Trenčín thus transforms into a cultural experience even before arriving in the city. Dates and connections April 10,
Just like last year, we’re teaming up again with the running club KADE TADE Running club to run at the speed of light. Together, we’ll head out into the streets of Trenčín. You don’t need to be an experienced runner – all it takes is the desire to discover the city in a different light