Published: January, 2016
Designed by visual artist Leo Villareal, The Bay Lights became a beloved global icon during its initial two-year installation. A must-see attraction, the sculpture drew international praise and had significant economic impact on the region. The original permit for the light sculpture expired on March 6, 2015, and the sculpture was removed to allow Caltrans to perform maintenance on the cables. Now, donations totaling about $4 million have paid to make the sculpture permanent. It re-debuts in January.
Photo by James Ewing
