Installation

October 11, 2026

Leandro Erlich Celebrates 10 Years of His Iconic Swimming Pool Installation With an Underwater Selfie

Artist Leandro Erlich, the creator of Swimming Pool (2016), has finally taken a selfie with his iconic work. It’s the 10th anniversary of the underwater installation, originally designed by Erlich exclusively for Museum Voorlinden, a contemporary art museum in Wassenaar, near The Hague. Since its inception, Swimming Pool has drawn viewers in with an immersive, mind-bending experience.

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September 28, 2026

Sculptures Installed To Honor the Human Chain Formed to Rescue a Dog Trapped in River in Kazakhstan

Ten years since a community came together for a selfless rescue, a monument has been installed honoring the strength and empathy of their humanity. In 2016, the story of bravery and solidarity made headlines around the world. A dog fell onto the Sairan Reservoir in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and couldn’t escape due to the strong currents and the steep walls surrounding it.

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September 11, 2026

2,977 Drones Recreate NYC’s Twin Towers To Honor Those Lost on September 11, 2001

Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks, the Twin Towers briefly returned to New York City’s skyline. On September 9, 2026, 2,977 illuminated drones rose above the water in Manhattan. They formed 2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor, a one-night public artwork honoring those killed on September 11, 2001. The powerful presentation was a collaboration with members of the 9/11 community, including family members, survivors, and first responders.

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August 14, 2026

teamLab Illuminates Osaka’s Botanical Garden With 20,000 Glowing Sunflowers

After dark, approximately 20,000 white sunflowers begin to glow at Nagai Botanical Garden in Osaka, Japan. This new installation, Life is the Small Sun Flickering in the Dark, by international art collective teamLab transforms a seasonal field of sunflowers into a luminous, interactive artwork. teamLab works with the living landscape itself, using light, sound, and sensors to create an experience that changes with the presence of people and wildlife who encounter it.

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