On Svartbäcksgatan, a heart of light beats. It’s as if the street itself is breathing — in rhythm with our steps, our conversations, our encounters. Our Beating Heart reminds us of something we sometimes forget: that the city is alive, shaped by the people who move through it every day. As the heart spreads its light, the space transforms. The familiar street takes on a new energy. What once felt ordinary suddenly feels charged with presence. The heart becomes a symbol of the rhythm within all things that change — of the quiet flow of time, and of the subtle shifts that silently shape our lives. In its glow lies both hope and reflection. It reminds us that change isn’t always dramatic; it is constant — unfolding in ourselves and in the world around us. Heartbeat by heartbeat.
Studio Vertigo is a British artist duo known for their large-scale installations where light, form, and spatiality converge. Their art is always accessible, yet infused with a thoughtfulness that invites the audience to pause and reflect. Using simple, universal symbols – like a heart, a moon, or a raindrop – they seek to speak directly to the viewer, sparking both emotion and curiosity. With humour, warmth, and precision, Studio Vertigo has presented their work at festivals and public spaces around the world.
Kulturlyftet is an initiative from Uppsala Municipality that makes Our Beating Heart possible – a heart of light echoing the rhythm of the city. The initiative builds on the ongoing work with culture-driven urban development, highlighting culture as a force for sustainable change.
Akademiförvaltning • Akademiska Hus & Uppsala Universitet • Atrium Ljungberg • Bolander & Co • Bonnier Fastigheter • Castellum • Cytiva • Kulturlyftet x Uppsala Kommun • SH Bygg, sten och anläggning x Uppsala Stadsmission • Thermo Fisher • Uppsala kommun • Uppsala Vatten
Bertil & Britt Svenssons Stiftelse för Belysningsteknik • Cube of Art • Lindvalls Kaffe • MLT • Scandic • Vasakronan
