The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has completed its annual test of the ‘Tribute in Light’ installation. This week, the lights will illuminate the sky to commemorate the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks and to celebrate the resilience of New York City. The event is organized to observe the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th. Beth Hillman, president of the Memorial and Museum, stated that ‘Tribute in Light’ serves as a symbol of remembrance for the approximately 3,000 victims of 9/11. She noted that, 24 years later, a significant portion of the American population, over 100 million people, were too young to remember the day, emphasizing the importance of this occasion to raise public awareness. Antoula Catsimatides, who lost her brother in the attacks, described the light tribute as a symbol of hope and courage for New Yorkers. The light installation was first erected on March 11, 2002, six months after the attack on the Twin Towers and while rescue operations were still underway at Ground Zero. The illumination will continue annually from the evening of September 11th to the morning of September 12th, lasting until 2025. It is visible from up to 60 miles away from Lower Manhattan, and can also be viewed from Long Island and New Jersey in clear weather. This impressive tribute was a collaborative effort by The Municipal Art Society and Creative Time, involving a team of artists. The lighting design was by Space Cannon, and the project was overseen by Michael Ahern Production Services (MAPS).
