The Hive at Dawn, Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. The Hive highlights the story of the honeybee Created by artist Wolfgang Buttress


The Hive at dawn, Kew Gardens has its official opening on Saturday 18 June 2016. An open-air structure standing at 17 metres tall and weighing in at 40 tonnes. Hundreds of glowing LED lights bring this 40 tonne lattice structure to life, while a beautiful symphony of orchestral sounds fills the air, with an atmospheric undercurrent of buzzes and pulses. Triggered by vibration sensors within a real beehive, the sound and light intensity within the pavilion increases as the energy levels in the living hive surge, giving visitors an incredible insight into the ever-moving life of a bee Hive highlights the story of the honeybee and the important role of pollination in feeding the planet through an immersive sound and visual experience. Created by artist Wolfgang Buttress. © Graham Eva/Alamy


Size: 3648px × 5472px
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, London, UK
Photo credit: © Graham Eva / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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