Durham’s The Light gallery opens with works by Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen
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Durham’s The Light gallery opens with works by Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen

21 Aug 2026 · Originally published 21 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: See the Light: Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen illuminate Durham gallery’s revival
Following a £17m redevelopment, the former Durham Light Infantry Museum has reopened as The Light, a new space combining military history with contemporary art. The venue aims to bring internationally significant exhibitions to the region, marking a shift in the trend of declining investment in publicly funded regional galleries.
Source: The Guardian UK County Durham
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