Leo Villareal is an artist, but his tools aren't paint and canvas; he manipulates light, color and computer code to create monumental works of public art. In a dazzling talk, he takes us inside his efforts to light up some of the world's most iconic bridges — including an installation of 25,000 LED lights on San Francisco's Bay Bridge and a piece uniting nine bridges along London's River Thames — and shows how public art can transform a city.

Leo Villareal: How light and code can transform a city

How light and code can transform a city

Transforming infrastructure with 25,000 LEDs, Bay Bridge became a beacon, uniting community and redefining its iconic status.

London's historic bridges illuminated: a ribbon of light reveals hidden beauty, transforming nighttime walks into meditative experiences.

Digital campfires: public art installations like Bay Lights foster communal connection, transforming urban spaces and perceptions.