Electric Fountain, the breathtaking public artwork by the acclaimed British artists Tim Noble and Sue Webster, bathes the Plaza at Rockefeller Center in LED-generated light through Apr. 5. This monumental 3-D outdoor light sculpture will be 35 feet (10.72 meters) high and 30 feet (10.6 meters) in diameter. Fabricated from 3,390 light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs and 527 meters of neon tubing, the design and sequencing will replicate the movement of water: streaming, pooling, splashing and flowing, creating a hypnotic experience for viewers. Electric Fountain is on view free and open to the public.

Electric Fountain represents Noble and Webster's modern take on the world's oldest form of public art, the fountain, simultaneously referencing iconic pop culture symbols, such as marquee signs in Las Vegas and Times Square, and historical fountains built in civic spaces, such as Bernini's Triton Fountain.

"The project mimics the tradition of a fountain as a monument found in public squares around the world, but its magic lies in the emulation of light where water should be," said artist Sue Webster. "During daylight hours the viewer will really get a sense of Electric Fountain's architectural and sculptural qualities as the lights react with the changing moods of New York City's daily weather conditions. As nighttime falls, the sculptural form will slowly disappear into darkness leaving only the illusion of bright cascading water in its wake."

For the first time, Noble and Webster are using LEDs in their work, creating a brighter appearance while using less energy at only 120 amps. The LEDs represent the future of light technology and Electric Fountain marks the beginning of the artists' use of new material in their projects with a commitment to the environment.   

Tim Noble (b. 1966) and Sue Webster (b. 1967), based in England, are associated with the post-Young British Artists generation. Finding inspiration in pop culture, advertising and punk influences, they have challenged the conventional career path of the artist, utilizing different media - including electric lights and garbage - to tease out new relations between spectacle, conceptual gravity, and pure entertainment. They have exhibited in numerous group  and solo exhibitions internationally.

Rockefeller Center is a cluster of art, media, and business located between Fifth & Seventh Aves. and 49th & 51st Sts. Its most famous building is the GE Building ("30 Rock"), home to NBC's New York studios, where "Saturday Night Live," "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," and the "Today" show are taped. It's also where you'll find the NBC Experience/Studio Tour, the Rainbow Room, and Top of the Rock, the refurbished observation deck that re-opened in 2005 after being closed for 20 years. Nearby on Sixth Avenue is the "showplace of the nation," Radio City Music Hall, home of the Rockettes, the Mighty Wurlitzer, and more.

Top of the Rock's dazzling, 360-degree indoor and outdoor views are not exactly new - in fact, it was open from 1933 to 1986. The brainchild of John D. Rockefeller, the original deck was designed to evoke the luxurious upper decks of a 1930s grand ocean liner. They've preserved the historic integrity of Rockefeller's creation while incorporating innovative features, new technology, and three decks featuring outdoor terraces and indoor space. Check out The Rock Pass and various other combination passes that include admission to Top of the Rock and other great attractions both within and outside of Rockefeller Center. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, W. 50th St. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves., 877-NYC-ROCK; www.topoftherocknyc.com

Take a step back in time by going on the Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour. Experience the behind-the-scenes magic of America's most popular showplace, as expertly trained tour guides take you on a one-hour journey through the history of one of the country's most magnificent national landmarks. They'll even throw in a real-life Rockette for good measure. 50th St. & Sixth Ave., 212-247-4777

Electric Fountain is located in Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Ave. btw. 48th & 51st Sts., 212-632-3975; www.rockefellercenter.com