Creating an artwork based on string theory sound incredibly difficult, but not for Stefan Reiss. His work, O.T. 976 also refers to the trading history of Amsterdam. How? Read it here! bit.ly/2CHix03

Mirror, mirror.. in the canal? Water plays an important role in the artwork of Barbara Ryan & Tom Biddulph. Want to see why? Click to know more about 'Night Vision' bit.ly/2P3jiG9

Koros Design was inspired by artificial neural networks when creating their work 'A.N.N.' This huge inflatable installation will surely activate the pleasure part of your brain. Click to learn more! bit.ly/2EO48ku

Not everything is beautiful in high definition, proven by Felipe Prado with his 'Picto Sender Machine'. Read more about his interactive artwork and favorite feline helper after the jump! bit.ly/2AQZj5R

Do you spend more time on Twitter than getting to know new people? If so, the work by Gali Lucas will probably resonate with you. Learn more about 'Absorbed by Light' here: bit.ly/2B0NE4z

Desire makes the heart beat faster, but giving in to temptation might be dangerous- that's why this apptly named artwork ('Desire') by UxU Studio is made with 1500 warning lights. Read more about it on our website: bit.ly/2QUSgia

De Dijk zong het al in 1990: "Ik kan het niet alleen!". Wij dus ook niet. Daarom zijn we op zoek naar enthousiaste vrijwilligers die ons willen komen versterken. Het leuke, grappige team verwelkomt je met open armen dus aarzel niet langer en meld je aan: bit.ly/2DBsoDU

How many people does it take to create a light artwork? Answer: it takes a village. 'Desire' is currently being installed, have you seen one of the artworks yet? Exactly one week until the lights go on!

'PORTAM CIVITATIS' by Peter Snijder has been installed on the Brouwersgracht. This cathedral of lines is making us feel quite enlightened already! And since we're confessing: our map is online! You can find it here: bit.ly/2R4pLyp

A beautiful article online by NRC about #edition7 of Amsterdam Light Festival. (Unfortunately this is Dutch only). Find it here: bit.ly/2zqqpQi

We don't fully realize that our messages are constantly soaring through the ether. This process is made visible by Serge Schoemaker. Read more about his artwork 'Transmission' now: bit.ly/2SarzWO

This wheel is a pretty familiar sight. It means you have to wait. Dutch artist Frank Foole apptly named his artwork "Waiting..." Thankfully, the wait is almost over because tonight marks the start of Amsterdam Light Festival!

3500 kilo afval hoort natuurlijk niet in onze prachtige grachten. 'Parabolic Lightcloud' van Amigo & Amigo werd deels gemaakt van gerecycled plastic. Heb jij het al gezien?

Are you also enchanted by 'Light a Wish'? We spoke to the artists, OGE Group, about their artwork, inspiration and life. bit.ly/2PrmKXC

15th of December, light art will fill pop temple Paradiso Amsterdam during PXL- Paradiso Xtra Light. DJ Ken Ishii, among local heroes like Titia and Carlos Valdes will take care of the beats while 20 VJ's will illuminate the dancefloor until the sun comes up! bit.ly/2EppjrQ

Haven't visited the festival yet? Here's a little video BBC Travel Show made about #Edition7

Do you have an amazing idea for an artwork? Download the artist briefing, and perhaps your artwork will illuminate Amsterdam's canals next winter! (Deadline: 21 January!) bit.ly/2RaHsk5

This morning, Amsterdam Light Festival had the honour of opening the stock exchange! Read all about it on the @euronext_nl blog (Including a video of us counting down. We had a great time, as you can see!) euronext.com/en/blog/amster…

Magere Brug 'naar de ratsmodee' tijdens Amsterdam Light Festival at5.nl/artikelen/1985…

As a sign of gratitude to the medical staff’s incredible efforts, we placed the artwork ‘Today I Love You’ at the Amsterdam UMC location VUmc. May its luminous message be a reminder to take care of ourselves and of our loved ones, especially during uncertain times like these✨