The Durham Enlightenment Festival transformed Durham’s historic centre for three nights in November 2008, with four major light installations by UK and Indian artists installed on the city’s bridges. A part of the North-East’s world class festivals and events programme, Grit & Pearl provided project management support on behalf of project partners Durham City Arts, Durham City Vision and ISIS Arts.

Enlightenment was a stunning and truly international light festival celebrating Durham’s religious and industrial heritage. Four light-based artworks showed Durham as viewed through the eyes of two very different cultures. The individual pieces take their inspiration from the sacred texts, iconic images and traditions of Durham and a number of Eastern societies.

For further information visit www.durhamenlightenment.co.uk