LAMP
ArtBuilds
Location
1:57 1700', Open Playa
1:57 1700', Open Playa · open full map →
Directions
1.19 mi · 26 min walk · 10 min bike
From
6:00 & H
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- 1Take 6:00 toward the Man to Esplanade · 0.49 mi
- 2Head across the open playa to LAMP, with the Man on your left (bearing 68°) · 0.70 mi
- ●Arrive: LAMP · 1:55, open playa
1.17 mi as the crow flies. Radials every :15, walking ~2.8 mph, biking ~7.5 mph. Open the live compass map →
About
LAMP draws visitors in with mesmerizing shadow patterns dancing across triangular shade sails. Inside, a cozy nest of pillows and rugs awaits beneath a canopy of shimmering LED pebble lights. Hidden buttons scattered throughout the space trigger synchronized light and sound experiences—deep bass vibrates through the platform while color washes across the sails above. The installation rewards curiosity and collaboration, as certain button combinations unlock different shows. LAMP is an acronym, but its meaning is open to interpretation. Two of our favorites: Love All My People and Light Amplifies Magical Possibilities.
- From
- San Diego, CA, United States
- Category
- Open Playa
- Program
- Self-Funded