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Amsterdam Light Festival Opens
Children’s Quantum-Inspired Light Art Now Shining Along the Canals
Amsterdam, 27 November – Tonight marks the official opening of Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 14, and with it, a very special highlight: the light artworks created by over 1,600 Amsterdam primary school children. Their pieces, now part of the festival’s iconic boat route, were inspired by an extraordinary journey into the world of quantum physics.
How It Started: A Theatre Show That Sparked Curiosity
Last month, the pupils attended a unique quantum theatre show at Theatre Amsterdam, hosted by Rachel Rosier (EO) and Klaas van Kruistum (KRO NCRV). They experienced a playful, imaginative show created by Amsterdam Light Festival, Quantum Delta NL and Qlabs. The show introduced the children to quantum concepts like superposition and entanglement in a way that was immersive, surprising and fun.
🎥 Watch the aftermovie to relive the show and see how the children explored the mysteries of quantum.
“By encouraging children to explore quantum through theatre and art, we hope to spark a lifelong sense of curiosity.”
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From Quantum to Creativity
After the show, the children were guided through workshops where they transformed their newfound knowledge into visual ideas. These ideas grew into actual light artworks – colourful, curious and full of imagination.
✨ Check out the final results: the children’s very own light art now shining throughout the city. Photographer: Janus van den Eijnde
“The future of quantum technology starts with imagination – and these children showed just how powerful that imagination can be.”
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Now Shining Across Amsterdam
You can see the children’s artworks along the official Amsterdam Light Festival boat route from today until the end of the festival. Their pieces illuminate the city with fresh ideas and a glimpse into the next generation’s creative legacy.
Come Experience the Magic
From 27 November 2025 to 18 January, the children’s creations – together with all other light artworks of Edition 14 – will transform Amsterdam into a glowing open-air museum.
Step aboard, stroll the canals and let the artworks light your way through the city’s most iconic waterways. Be inspired, be curious, and come see how Amsterdam shines.
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