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The Ogden Centre at night illuminated by red and pink art

Our 2023 Installations

Discover our spectacular light installations from Lumiere 2023.

Universal Loom at the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

Universal Loom was a textile-like animated projection inspired by string theory, interpreting the woven nature of space and time.
The Ogden Centre illuminated with green and pink artwork

Sacral at St Mary’s College

Sacral was an ethereal sculpture, a ghostly surreal reconstruction of a cathedral transept, tracing the outline of Durham Cathedral.
A white illumination of a cathedral crypt

Liquid Geometry at Palace Green

Liquid Geometry created an immersive series of three-dimensional projections where visitors could walk amongst and underneath the mind-bending shapes.
Durham cathedral illuminated in black and white geometrical shapes
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CHRONOS by Epsztein & Gross at Lumiere Durham 2021

CHRONOS was an extraordinary passage through the years, exploring our physical journey through time and space. An estimated 140,000 visitors attended Lumiere 2021, which extended across County Durham as well as in Durham City. Bold commissions transformed significant landmarks across County Durham from the Apollo Pavilion at Peterlee to Raby Castle at Staindrop. 

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Durham Cathedral illuminated with a womans face

In Our Hearts Blind Hope 2021 by @katedemort from our #DULumiere competition 2021. Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday, Palma Studio (Hungary/UK) transformed the façade of Durham Cathedral.

People walking over a coloured art projection on the floor

Walking the colourful areas of the city, an image by @_ruohannn from our #DULumiere competition 2021.

Durham Cathedral illuminated during the Lumiere festival with crowds in the foreground

An immersive reflection on the present moment, the darkness and loss we have endured as well as the glimmering return of Lumiere as a moment of collective hope with In Our Hearts Blind Hope 2021.

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Scattered Light by Jim Campbell at Lumiere Durham 2021

Scattered Light at St Mary's College saw giant human shadows appear to float across a 3D matrix of light.

Lumiere is produced by leading arts producers Artichoke, and commissioned by Durham County Council, with additional support from Arts Council England, Durham University, County Durham Community Foundation, and many other supporters.

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