There will be 37 artworks spread across the city, which feature past favourites, as well as new commissions, to celebrate the spectacular’s 10th anniversary and we’ve rounded up just some of the highlights here. Created by Artichoke, the festival is free to attend but tickets will need to be obtained. More information here.
9. Mysticète, River Wear, North of Pennyferry Bridge
Catch a glimpse of a colossal Baleen Whale in an unexpected environment. Top’là Design’s remarkably life-like 3D water-screen projection of this endangered species makes a splash at Lumiere again this year. Reminding us of the vulnerable beauty of nature, Mysticète highlights our duty to protect the Earth’s creatures, a message that’s more pertinent now than ever before. The installation is accompanied by a mesmerising soundtrack by Laurent Frick. Photo: Matthew Andrews
10. Neon Dogs, North Road
This joyful collection of 12 colourful canines, complete with bones and dog mess, is sure to bring out the big kid inside all of us. Neon Dogs was first created as an original commission for Lumiere Derry-Londonderry 2013 BRILLIANT competition, which invited anyone originally from or currently living in Northern Ireland to submit a bright idea for a Lumiere light installation. Photo: Chris Hill
11. Geometrical Traces, River Wear, best viewed from Prebends Bridge
The connection between geometry and nature inspired this mesmerising new artwork. The projection illuminates the trees on the banks of the River Wear with computer-generated patterns, created using the Fibonacci Sequence and other mathematical patterns found in the natural world. Javier Riera views geometry as a language capable of describing the veiled rhythm of nature. This artwork aims to create a deeper connection between the audience and the natural environment, highlighting hidden locations and drawing attention to the many layers that make up our world. Look out over the Wear and feel the energy of Durham’s landscape by night. Photo: Artichoke