Urban Light, Art installation at LACMA entrance, Los Angeles, US
The Urban Light installation features 202 restored vintage street lamps arranged in a symmetrical grid pattern at the Wilshire Boulevard entrance.
The collection began in December 2000 when artist Chris Burden purchased two street lamps at the Rose Bowl Flea Market for $800 each.
The installation transformed the museum entrance into a central photography location, appearing in numerous films and social media posts since 2008.
The 309 LED bulbs in the lamp posts automatically illuminate from sunset to sunrise through an astronomical timer and solar power system.
The street lamps originate from different California locations including Hollywood, Glendale, and Anaheim, with some pieces from Portland, Oregon.
Location: Los Angeles
Inception: 2008
Creator: Chris Burden
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: streetlight
GPS coordinates: 34.06310,-118.35900
Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07
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