On September 7, 2024, the city of Koblenz transformed into an artistic haven during Museumsnacht, a night dedicated to cultural and artistic exploration. Among the highlights was the exceptional collaboration between laser harp musician and composer Frank von Häfen and Italian light artist Nino Alfieri, hosted by the Koblenz Art Club e.V. under the careful curation of Angelika Kallenbach and Elias Maya.
The event captivated attendees with a unique fusion of sound and light. Frank von Häfen’s laser harp performance, a blend of visual spectacle and electronic soundscapes, created an immersive environment that responded to the light-infused canvases of Nino Alfieri. Together, the two artists from different creative worlds harmonized their talents, crafting an ephemeral duet that left audiences spellbound.
Nino Alfieri, a Milan-based light painter, brought his innovative photo-reactive canvases to life. His work, known for its transient beauty, interacted seamlessly with the light from Frank’s laser harp, creating an interactive and dynamic performance. The synergy between Frank’s laser compositions and Nino’s light art presented a modern homage to the Space Age composers of the 1970s, breathing new life into the gallery space.
Throughout the evening, the audience was treated to performances every half hour, each iteration a unique experience as the light and sounds interacted in a dance of harmony and contrast. The performances were both a celebration of Italian-German artistic fusion and an acknowledgment of the lasting connections forged between creators from diverse backgrounds.
Frank expressed his gratitude to curators Kallenbach and Maya, who extended a warm invitation and provided a space for this unique convergence of sound and light. Reflecting on the evening, Frank noted, “This collaboration with Nino was a perfect symbiosis of two worlds. A huge thank you to Nino for this new connection and to the curators for bringing us all together.”
This Museumsnacht event is a testament to the power of cross-cultural artistic exchanges, demonstrating how modern technologies like laser harps and light-reactive art can create profound, interactive experiences. The success of the evening lays the foundation for future collaborations, showcasing the possibilities when art transcends language and becomes a shared experience.