Occurrence of iridescence in nature has inspired artists and architects to mimic the phenomenon with playful and entertaining works using man-made iridescent materials, at times cleverly enhanced by customized lighting. As angles of light change, disturbed refraction or interference of light causes subtle modifications to create changing displays of the rainbow colors of iridescence.
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Man-made iridescence with laser beams projected on holographic panels of the two cube buildings.
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Solar-mirror film exhibits synthetic iridescence supported by aluminum framework.
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