The Night the Skyline Became a Museum: 10th Anniversary

On May 1, 2015, marc brickman transformed the Empire State Building into a living canvas. Twelve iconic works from the Whitney Museum's collection were reimagined in light across the Manhattan skyline for one historic night.

For six hours, 16 million colors illuminated the Empire State Building, turning the NYC skyline into the world's largest public art installation. Each artwork-inspired lighting display ran for 30 minutes between 8 PM and 2 AM, creating an unforgettable visual experience viewed across Manhattan and beyond.

"It wasn't just a light show—it was a living tribute to American art, told through light, color, and one of the most iconic canvases in the world." – marc brickman

"It's like the biggest gallery in the world" —Donna DeSalvo, Whitney Museum

Own A Piece Of This Landmark Collaboration

These museum-quality fine art prints—captured stills from marc's iconic film—are now available in a 10th anniversary collection.