Night of Light

Night of Light.

Night of Light, Initiative internationale en soutien aux métiers de la culture.

📍Les Arènes, Arles

▪️ iDzia Setup : Architectural Lighting

Night of Light is an international movement created in support of cultural professions, a solidarity initiative that originated in Switzerland and has grown to resonate throughout Europe. Its main objective is to support cultural workers, businesses, and structures that contribute to the richness of our cultural heritage, which has often been threatened by crises, such as the ongoing pandemic. This movement calls for collective awareness of the importance of preserving our creative, dissemination, and artistic production spaces.

The concept behind this action is simple yet powerful: to illuminate buildings that symbolize cultural creation. Monuments, museums, theaters, concert halls, studios, and even offices—these places where works of art are created—become focal points for this mobilization. The idea is to give them visibility and remind everyone that culture, through its many actors, is an essential component of our society. It is a pillar of our collective identity, a means of expression, and a vehicle for social and economic connections.

In this context, iDzia decided to actively participate in the 2020 edition of this initiative by lighting up the Arles Amphitheater. This historic site, a true symbol of art and culture in the south of France, was illuminated for the occasion to make a lasting impact and support the profession. The action also aimed to raise awareness among our elected officials, both local and national, about the growing insecurity that the health crisis imposes on our professions, particularly those in the cultural and event sectors. Illuminating the Arles Amphitheater thus carried strong symbolic meaning, embodying hope for a more secure future for artists, technicians, and all cultural professionals.

By participating in this initiative, iDzia wanted to offer the city of Arles a striking visual moment through its expertise in architectural lighting. The illumination of the Amphitheater was not just a way to celebrate culture but also a means of sending a strong message of solidarity and commitment to a sector that is more than ever in difficulty.

Night of Light is much more than just illuminating a monument. It is an act of support, a rallying cry, and an invitation to gather around culture, art, and the professions that bring them to life. Through this initiative, every city and every cultural venue can become a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of the crisis.