While the concrete jungle may not be known for its wildlife, one of its most famous skyscrapers honored over 100 of the world’s endangered animals, including Cecil the Lion, in a light show on Sat. August 1, 2015.
The event, Project Change: The Empire State Building, was intended to bring attention to the dwindling numbers of animals around the world as well as bring attention to Racing Extinction, a documentary created by the Oceanic Preservation Society.
The light show, which merged both art and activism, was created by Louie Psihoyos, executive director of Oceanic Preservation Society, and Travis Threlkel, a filmmaker and photographer.
Take a look at some highlights of the event below:
According to the New York Times, the project used 40 stacked, 20,000 lumen projectors and cost over $1 million in an effort to create “the most dramatic thing we could do to get the world to know about what we’re losing,” Psihoyos said.
Take a look at the entire 3 hour light show from the Oceanic Preservation Society here.
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[Featured image credit: Design Boom]