LIGHT IS LIFE
Festa delle Luci A2A
Brescia and Bergamo 10-26 February 2023
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Festa delle Luci A2A
For the first time, the Italian Capital of Culture is not just one city, but integrates two to multiply its value and experiences.
Bergamo and Brescia open up to the world.
This is why Light is Life – A2A Festa delle Luci was born.
The event will be held from 10 to 19 February in Brescia, and from 17 to 26 February in Bergamo. It will illuminate the two cities, turning them into open-air art galleries, celebrate the value of energy and light with light installations by famous artists.
(with information on transport services and routes for the disabled people)
Brescia from 10 to 19 February
Inauguration Friday 10 at 19:00 in Piazza Loggia
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 18:00 - 24:00
Friday, Saturday, Wednesday 15 S. Faustino: 18:00 - 01:00
These icons indicate the works inside the Castle of Brescia. To access the Castle area with a preferential channel, it is possible to purchase the skip the line ticket.
Bergamo from 17 to 26 February
Inauguration on Friday 17 at 18:30 in Piazza Vecchia
Timetable 18:00 - 24:00
The Festival provides tangible support for the activities of Fondazione Banco dell’Energia, which for years has been committed to combating energy poverty in Italy.
A2A will donate to Fondazione Banco dell’Energia a sum equivalent to the volume of energy used to light the event, in addition to the proceeds from sponsorships, sales of merchandising and publishing products. The funds raised will support projects aimed at Bergamo and Brescia families in difficulty.
Marcell Jacobs
An outstanding testimonial, Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, will officially kick off Light is Life on Friday 10 February at an impressive opening ceremony in Brescia’s Piazza Loggia.
“This is a land of champions, we never give up until we can make our dream come true.”
Art and light come together to create unique experiences
Monte Isola, the Third Paradise of Energy
In the spring of 2023, as a tribute to Brescia and Bergamo, Italian Capital of Culture 2023, Michelangelo Pistoletto and the Cittadellarte Foundation, thanks to the support of Fondazione Banco dell’Energia, will create the first “Third Paradise of Energy” installation, in Monte Isola, the heart of Lake Iseo that joins the two provinces.
Appreciating the mission of Fondazione Banco dell’Energia which, with projects such as “Energy in the Periphery”, aims to donate tangible help, education and awareness in terms of sustenance and energy saving to disadvantaged families, Maestro Michelangelo Pistoletto is designing a work capable of actively involving the communities in the area, as well as its users. Starting from the concepts and values of “network” and “connection”, in a liquid and ever-changing world, the importance of creating value networks, solidarity and all-round communities that contribute to the pursuit of harmony between Man and Nature, exalting Man as his own energy creator is recognised.
The Greatest Artists of Light Art
Six world-famous names stand out among the artists who have designed this exciting journey with their works of light.
The artists will also be present with their works include: Amigo & Amigo, Barzan & Lorenzi, Kitonb Creative Studio, Daniele Davino, Luke Jerram, May Lucas Gali (LAC), Masamichi Shimada (LAC), Daniele Spanò & Luca Brinchi, Unità C1, Vendel & De Wolf (LAC), Viktor Vicsek (LAC)
The artistic team
The design of this event, unprecedented in Italy, was entrusted to two internationally experienced professionals, who have already realised light festivals all over the world.
Angelo Bonello
Artistic Direction
An internationally renowned light artist, he is in charge of the Artistic Direction and curatorship of this event. A unique immersive experience, taking viewers along a visual and audio journey from our memory to the future that awaits us.
Pam Toonen
Light Art Collection Exhibit Curatela (Amsterdam Light Festival Ilo Member)
Pam Toonen, curator of numerous international projects at the Light Art Collection in Amsterdam, is in charge of curating the LAC works in the exhibition.
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La sensibilità di importanti soggetti, presenti nei territori di Brescia e Bergamo, si è mostrata anche nella significativa adesione al progetto "Adotta un'opera" che permetterà a Fondazione Banco dell'energia di sostenere le famiglie in difficoltà per via della povertà energetica.
UN GRAZIE SPECIALE A:
#ValtellinaSpA - per l'adozione di Absorbed by light e di Talking heads
Gruppo Bossoni Bossoni Automobili Mandolini Auto Volkswagen Agricar SpA - per l'adozione della Vittoria Trasfigurata
Regesta - per l'adozione di Hello Good bye
Coldiretti Brescia - per l'adozione di Floating Earth
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La Festa delle Luci A2A è stata un’occasione per mettere in luce i tesori dei territori di Brescia e di Bergamo. Tra questi abbiamo incontrato anche aziende speciali che si sono messe in gioco e ci hanno aiutato a rendere possibile questo evento con le loro competenze tecniche.
Grazie a tutti!
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Una menzione speciale va alle aziende e agli enti che ci hanno aiutato a valorizzare il territorio mettendo i loro servizi a disposizione dei cittadini e di tutti i visitatori che hanno partecipato alla manifestazione.
Si ringraziano: #Signify @bresciamusei @metrobrescia @atbaziendatrasporti
@crocerossabergamo @volontari_per_brescia @csvbergamo @visitbrescia @visitbergamo_official @bgbs2023 @lababrescia_official @@accademiasantagiulia @cielivibranti_brescia @abagcarrara @agenziademanio @bibliotecacivicaangelomai @conservatorio_donizetti @archiviostoricodiocesibg
@fab_fondazionebernareggi @fondoambiente
#fondazionemia #conventodisanfrancesco #MuseodellafotografiaSestini @museodellestoriedibergamo @a2alifecompany @comunedibrescia @comunedibergamo @a2alifecompany
#festadellelucia2a #lightislife #a2alifecompany #lightartist #capitaledellacultura #comunedibrescia #comunedibergamo #bgbs2023 #castadivagroup
Vogliamo farvi rivivere quello che è accaduto a Brescia durante la Festa delle Luci A2A
Le due città sono diventate vere e proprie gallerie d’arte a cielo aperto, grazie alla presenza delle opere di luce degli Artisti provenienti da ogni parte del mondo che hanno scelto per animare i luoghi simbolo delle due città.
La Festa delle Luci è stata unica grazie a tutti i VOLONTARI e lo STAFF che hanno lavorato con dedizione a rendere questo evento indimenticabile!
Un grazie speciale va anche a Brescia Mobilità che ha garantito gli spostamenti durante l'evento.
A2A Comune di Brescia Comune di Bergamo Bergamo Brescia 2023 Volontari per Brescia
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Useful info
What is the Festival delle Luci A2A?
Light is Life – Festa delle Luci A2A is an event organised by A2A in support of Fondazione Banco dell’Energia, which helps families in difficulty due to energy poverty. Works of art by national and international artists will light up the most evocative historical sites of the two cities Capital of Culture 2023, Bergamo and Brescia. All installations have been realised with the most advanced energy efficiency criteria.
When will this event take place?
The event is to be held in Brescia from 10 to 19 February and in Bergamo from 17 to 26 February.
When are the openings to take place and what are the event times?
BRESCIA
The inauguration in Brescia will be on 10 February 2023 in Piazza della Loggia at 7 p.m. in the presence of the institutions, A2A top management, and a special guest: Marcell Jacobs. The event will be presented by Neri Marcorè. The works of art at the Capitolium and the Brescia Castle can be visited that evening from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. All other days, the event opens at 6 p.m. until midnight (until 1 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Wednesday 15 February, San Faustino).
BERGAMO The inauguration in Bergamo will be held on 17 February in Piazza Vecchia, at 6.30 p.m., in the presence of the Institutions, the A2A top management, and Neri Marcorè. The works of art can be visited that evening from 7.30 p.m. until midnight. All other days, from Monday to Sunday, the locations will be open to the public from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Where can I find information on exhibits and locations?
All artworks can be found on the map on the homepage of the website. Thanks to the “Portami all’opera” (Take me to the artwork) function, you can select the artwork and know how to reach it via the satellite navigation system from your location.
How to get to Città Alta?
The line 1 service connecting the Città Alta will be extended until the end of the event.
How to get to Castello di Brescia?
Access to the Castle will only be allowed by free shuttle bus, which will connect Piazzale Arnaldo (planter side near the statue) and Fossa Bagni (beginning of Via del Castello) with the Castle from 5.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Transfers every 15 minutes. On Friday, Saturday and on Wednesday 15th February the metro timetable will be extended, with last departure from the terminus at 1.00 am.
How to get access to Castello di Brescia?
Prohibited entry with:
- plastic bottles with caps
- metal bottles or thermos
- various spirits
- drinks in glass
- unopened canned drinks
- blunt objects
Alert animals and performances
It is strongly advised not to bring dogs for visual and sound effects that could disturb the animal
News
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