# Competition-Based Light Installations Lightbattle Invites People to Create Light Through Cycling By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbattle References: [venividimultiplex](http://venividimultiplex.com/portfolio/lightbattle/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWh5L393thc) Amsterdam architects Joost van Bergen, Dirk Schlebusch and Onne Walsmit of architecture and design firm Venividimultiplex recently created an [interactive light installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-light-art) called Lightbattle in the Netherlands. The installation was created for the 2013 [Amsterdam Light Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights) that illuminates a passage way at the Rijksmuseum. The interactive bicycle and [light art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) consists of over 5,000 fluorescent tubes that light up the archway of a bicycle lane. Each side is installed with five bicycles and pedestrians are pitted against each other and are invited to pedal the red and blue lights from one side of the illuminated arch to the other. As the passersby pedal, light is generated that creates a beautiful luminescent glow. The art piece is open to everyone and will be available from now until January 19th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Light Installations:** Integrating interactive technology into light installations creates a high-tech experience for participants and viewers alike. - **Competition-based Art Installations:** Encouraging competition in art can bring a new level of engagement and excitement to viewers and participants. - **Eco-friendly Installations:** Using sustainable materials and energy sources can add an extra layer of innovation to art installations and promote environmental awareness. ### Where This Applies - **Arts and Culture:** Artists and cultural institutions can embrace interactive technologies to create unique and engaging experiences for their audiences. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate competition-based art installations to add excitement and entertainment value to their events. - **Sustainable Design:** Sustainable design firms and architects can explore eco-friendly materials and energy sources in creating innovative and stunning installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest1.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Unique Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aurora.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Interactive Blooming Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomlight-s-lamp.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md)