‘Liberty’s Beacon’ video painting debuts at National WWI Memorial

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As part of its celebration of 100 years, the National World War I Museum and Memorial is unveiling an art project for the public to see.

Beginning Friday, the exhibit Liberty’s Beacon will display brightly on the tower, the memorial’s north wall and its Great Frieze.

Four artists will have their work featured as part of the exhibit. The display, which will be accompanied with a musical score, will run from Friday, Sept. 25 – Sunday, Sept. 27, and continue for the following six weekends.

The light artists whose work will be on display are:

• Xavier de Richemont
• Leslie Epsztein and Camille Gross
• Onionlab

For the best viewing and listening experience, the WWI Memorial staff advises the public to gather on the North Lawn and bring a picnic or a blanket.

Each art installation will run between eight and 10 minutes long. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and repeats every 15 minutes until the last showing begins at 10:30 p.m.

Information about parking, ADA access and more can be found here.