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The limit switch pairs go in the square loops in the diagram (one shown open circuit = triggered) D1, 2 and 3 are the internal opto-isolator leds, and the opto-isolator output transistors (not shown) ...
and the weight of it activates a hidden switch, which causes the sculpture to display its secret LEDs. [MakeFunStuff] wanted to make something that looked less like a circuit and more like art ...
Controlling this is a single Arduino Nano connected to a pair of A4988 drivers, a MOSFET for driving the magnet, and two limit switches ... matrix of reed switches that close a circuit whenever ...