Daan Roosegaarde joins the Sentient Horizons 2026: Design Awakens talk in Milan, organized by Istituto Marangoni Milano, exploring how design is evolving into intelligent, responsive, and living systems.

In this interview in the USA, Daan Roosegaarde shares his vision for SPARK at Longwood Gardens. “Nature is the greatest designer,” says Roosegaarde, as tens of thousands of biodegradable light sparks drift like fireflies, transforming the garden into a shared dreamscape.

Return of the Fireflies wins the award at Swedish International Film Festival, now with 8 international awards and 15 official selections. Directed by Daan Roosegaarde, the film reflects a fragile return of fireflies shaped by care and collaboration.

Discover SPARK at Longwood Gardens USA where tens of thousands of biodegradable lights drift skyward, transforming the botanical garden into a luminous dreamscape. February 13 to March 8 2026, Friday to Sunday 19.00-22.00.

SPARK has received the Peer Award of Excellence at Lux Futurum in Shanghai. This honor celebrates the beauty of organic fireworks and envisions a future where East meets West.

To celebrate ten years as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Maison Ruinart in Reims, France opened its gardens for SPARK, inviting thousands of visitors into a constellation of light.

In Bali, Roosegaarde’s FIREFLY GARDEN revives fireflies through a 3-year breeding program. The film Return of the Fireflies, premiering this October, has gained international acclaim, winning Best Microfilm at Touchstone USA, Short Film Award at Bracciano Italy, Outstanding Achievement at Sundarban India, and Finalist at International Film Festival The Hague. It is also officially selected for festivals in Kyoto, Mexico, Indonesia, Sweden, and New York.