Inspired by shared values of freedom, courage, and solidarity, the project aims to honor both nations' struggles for liberty and to commemorate the legacy of Tadeusz Kościuszko — a national hero of both peoples.
Visible across the city skyline, the light will shine only on key Polish and American dates and historic anniversaries, transforming the Mound into a beacon of transatlantic remembrance and unity. Launching in 2026, the project will debut during an international ceremony with the participation of distinguished guests from both Poland and the United States.
If successful, it will be the first installation of its kind in Poland, designed to symbolically connect the two nations through a powerful and contemporary visual language. Inspired by global tributes such as New York's "Tribute in Light", the project will transform light into a gesture of shared history, mutual respect, and Polish–American friendship.
By blending history, art, and diplomacy, the installation aims to become a living monument — one that connects the past with the present, and Kraków with the world. In moments of celebration or reflection, its light will rise toward the sky as a silent and powerful symbol of freedom and friendship.
"It's better to light a single candle than curse the darkness"
— Eleanor Roosevelt
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