SPARK
Organic fireworks as a sustainable celebration.
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SPARK transforms traditional and polluting methods of celebration, such as fireworks, balloons, drones and confetti into a new sustainable celebration. Through a combination of design and technology, thousands of light sparks made of biodegradable materials are moved silently by the ever-changing wind; inspired by fireflies, flocks of birds and the galaxy of stars.
SPARK Bilbao premiered from 1-3 June 2022 in Bilbao-Biscay, Spain. In Bilbao’s central park, this 50 x 30 x 50 metres cloud of SPARK inspires visitors to wonder and reflect on their connection to each other, themselves and nature.
SPARK invites everyone to become part of the journey to an environmentally-friendly future. With SPARK the interconnectedness between humans and nature is celebrated, and traditions can be maintained in a new way. Moreover, it is a sustainable alternative for community events that want to promote reflection and celebration, such as the Olympics, Fourth of July, New Year's Eve or other communal celebrations.
"Celebrations are an important moment for communities to gather together and cherish their cultures. SPARK evokes a child-like wonder which reconnects communities." - Corinna Otto, Museum director Draiflessen Collection and curator of The Wellbeing Summit
With special thanks to the city of Bilbao, Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao, and the Guggenheim Museum.
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Studio Roosegaarde in collaboration with Draiflessen Collection, The Wellbeing Summit for Social Change in Bilbao-Biscay and Media.Monks.
Winner of Dutch Creativity Awards 2022 and 3 Lovie Awards including People's Lovie Winner.
2022-2024
Thousands of biodegradable
Floating lights in a cloud formation of around 50 x 50 x 50 metres.
Available for exhibitions worldwide.
SPARK has been exhibited in
Tokyo, Bilbao, Aix-en-Provence, Madrid, Auckland, Jordan, Melbourne,
London, Pesaro in Italy, and Leeuwarden NL.
Movie by
Media.Monks directed by Jan Kooyman and Jos van Meerveld.
Photography by
Roberto Conte, Jontxu Fernandez, and Daan Roosegaarde.
Press Release
Fact Sheet
Select Exhibitions
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SPARK Auckland
March 24, 2023
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SPARK Italy
March 22, 2024
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SPARK Melbourne
June 7, 2023
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SPARK Netherlands
November 3, 2023
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SPARK Tokyo Hermès
December 23, 2023
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