A digitally manipulated image of light sculptures on Gloucester Street during the LuxCity event. The photographer comments, "This was part of the LuxCity event in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was a way of creating a city of lights on the sites of demolished buildings in the earthquake devastated red zone. 350 architecture and design students from all around New Zealand created and constructed 16 pop up spaces".
Damage to the Cathedral, seen from Gloucester Street during the LuxCity event.
A page banner promoting an article about the Fesitival of Transitional Architecture Lux City event.
The Farmers car park being demolished. Seen from Gloucester Street during the LuxCity event.
Crowds on Gloucester Street during the LuxCity event. An artwork is suspended from a crane.
A large artwork is erected on the former site of the Press building during the LuxCity event.
Cardboard inspiration boards hung on a fence at the LuxCity event, inviting the public to add their thoughts.
Sunset over the rubble on Gloucester Street during the LuxCity event. The stage area of the Isaac Theatre Royal is visible in the background.
Text at the top reads 'Bob's next speech?... The cartoon shows Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker making a speech - 'We shall fight on the beaches... We shall fight in the liquefaction... We shall fight in the cracks... We shall fight on the falling rocks and in the sinkholes... We shall fight in the portaloos... We shall fight in the sewage pipes... We shall fight in the polluted waters and subsided streets... We shall fight in the heritage buildings including the Dux de Lux... We shall NEVER surrender! A man leans over a fence and yells 'Hey Bob... How about a rewrite..."We shall raise the white flag and shall get the hell out!"' Context - The continuing earthquakes and aftershocks are causing serious problems in Christchurch, both practical and emotional. Many people are considering leaving the city.
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