Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
A commemorative art installation in New York City featured 2,977 drones forming the shape of the Twin Towers to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The project was a collaborative effort involving artists, survivors, and first responders.
Why it matters
It represents a modern intersection of technology and public memorialization for a significant historical tragedy.
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City Close According to organisers, 2,977 drones recreated the Twin Towers at full scale with each light representing a victim of the 9/11 attacks. The artwork, titled "2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor", is a commemorative public art installation in collaboration with artists, producers, and members of the 9/11 community, including victims' families, survivors, and first responders.
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