Discussion: The Architecture of the Night: Highlights and Shortcomings

Departure gate 13: the travelator hums, and slowly the coloured zones of the 1,000-metre-long tunnel glide past, enveloping passengers in a cocoon of light. What would the underground Terminal 1 of Munich Airport be without Keith Sonnier’s lighting art? The installation “Connection RedBlueYellow” holds a promise of lightness even before departure. Projects involving lighting art are becoming increasingly common and...