Geograph - photograph every grid square

The Lightwaves 2018 festival was held between 7th and 16th December. As in previous years, the free event featured a range of impressive light displays and playful art installations; some returning and some newly created.

A major new commission for this year's festival is “Youth Culture”, by internationally-renowned London artist Stanza. It stands at the northern end of the MediaCityUK Piazza with its back to North Bay and the Ship Canal. A towering hooded figure made up of mini screens, LEDs and ultrasound sensors, it depicts a strong hooded youth through which collected data and information flows as coloured lights react and illuminate the sculpture as visitors approach it.