Part three of the 7th " Illuminate SF Festival of Light " - W.F.T. Word Family Tree

For the seventh consecutive year, the "Illuminate SF Festival of Light" came as promised. From Thanksgiving to New Year, San Francisco will be lit by 40 permanent and temporary light art installations. The Christmas tree and holiday decorations are not the only highlights of this holiday season. We have carefully selected 12 installations to let you experience this wonderful light art journey.

“W.F.T. Word Family Tree” Permanent installation

Author：Joseph Kosuth 2019

Adress：Grove St. 99, Civic Center Bill Graham Auditorium

To the west of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, you will see the impressive work of Joseph Cosout. "W.F.T." stands for "Word Family Tree". This mural presents the etymology of "citizens" and "auditorium" in white neon lights, or "genealogy of words". The words that make up this neon art installation show the reality of the relationship between culture and society, show the historical meaning of the word "Auditorium", and show how the words reveal the relationship with cultural and social reality.

Best time to watch: After dusk

Continue on Hayes St to Octavia St.