Mexico City bets on transforming public space through light. With the inauguration of the 'Only Light, Spring' exhibition, Paseo de la Reforma becomes an artistic corridor that blends technology, creativity, and culture into an open-air nighttime experience for the public. The festival, driven by Filux, seeks to bring art closer to citizens through light installations that invite rediscovering the city from a different perspective. Lighting that transforms the city. The Head of Government, Clara Brugada, highlighted that this type of intervention allows the capital to become an open-air gallery, where art dialogues with the urban environment and those who traverse it. The route spans from the Angel of Independence to the Lions' Gate, integrating 13 sculptures that combine light, color, and design, creating an immersive experience along one of the city's main corridors. Art, tourism, and public space. Beyond its cultural value, the festival also boosts tourism and the appropriation of public space. Authorities pointed out that these types of proposals allow people to 'inhabit the city through art' and experience it differently. The Secretary of Tourism of CDMX emphasized that the event strengthens the city's cultural vocation while generating accessible and free experiences for families and visitors. A global light experience. Among the standout pieces is a large-scale installation of the Moon, created by British artist Luke Jerram, which has been exhibited in over 30 countries and uses NASA images to recreate the satellite with great detail. The festival also highlights the participation of Mexican talent, representing nearly 90% of the involved artists. A city that lives by day and by night. The exhibition will be open to the public for free until March 29, inviting locals and visitors to tour Reforma under a new light. Beyond illumination, the initiative aims to reinforce Mexico City's inclusive, creative, and cultural character, positioning it as an international benchmark where art is integrated into daily life.
