Travelling Light
A controversial 17-meter blue steel hoop, also known as a wheel-shaped streetlamp, has puzzled freeway drivers in Calgary since 2013.

📜 A bold, innovative public artwork in Calgary, known as 'Travelling Light'. It is a 17-meter-tall blue steel hoop sculpture, also referred to as a wheel-shaped streetlamp, integrated into street lamps. Conceptualized by Berlin-based inges idee, it was installed in 2013 and frames the landscape.

Why Go

🎨 Experience a unique piece of public art🚗 Observe its changing perception while driving🤔 Incites public discussion and different perspectives📸 Offers a unique view of the landscape🏙️ See it frame the city and landscape views

Why Avoid

💸 Its controversial half-million dollar price tag sparked public ire🗣️ Not universally popular, some find it an eyesore

Tips

📍 Located near the interchanges of Airport Trail and Deerfoot Trail.

Cost

💰 Public art, no direct cost to view.

Hours

🕒 Always accessible as public art

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