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For anyone unable to venture back into London just yet. you can enjoy watching
the lights from home or download audio guides
Organisers hope that millions of people will enjoy the views each year.
Waterloo Bridge, the longest bridge in Central London, has been enhanced by a simple line
of light
Because of the pandemic Mr Villareal was unable to travel to the UK to
programme the artwork in person.
Instead he used streaming technology to view and adjust the light sequences in
real time from his New York studio.
It transmitted footage with less than a second in time delay and allowed him to
fine-tune the artwork’.
Westminster Bridge is lit up with the green of the benches in the House of Commons
debating chamber (Image: James-Newton Photographs)
Virtual tourists can enjoy a series of events online including downloading
compositions from students at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, in the
heart of the City of London.