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Gorgeous pictures as Durham Lumiere team illuminates Apollo Pavilion landmark to celebrate 50th anniversary of concrete artwork

It's been a controversial landmark for decades, but few could fail to be impressed with the Apollo Pavilion's electric new clothes.
By Ross Robertson
Published 23rd Mar 2019, 10:14 BST- 1 min read
Updated 23rd Mar 2019, 10:28 BST
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The concrete structure in Peterlee is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and as part of celebrations, Artichoke, the organisation behind Durham’s Lumiere festival, commissioned artists from Berlin to transform the brutalist squares into a light and video installation.

The Apollo Pavilion bridges a beck in Peterlee's Sunny Blunts housing estate, a rare UK example of a large-scale experiment in the synthesis of art and architecture.The Apollo Pavilion bridges a beck in Peterlee's Sunny Blunts housing estate, a rare UK example of a large-scale experiment in the synthesis of art and architecture.
The Apollo Pavilion bridges a beck in Peterlee's Sunny Blunts housing estate, a rare UK example of a large-scale experiment in the synthesis of art and architecture.
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The piece has divided opinion over the decades, and some have even called for it to be torn down.The piece has divided opinion over the decades, and some have even called for it to be torn down.
The piece has divided opinion over the decades, and some have even called for it to be torn down.
The work was designed by Victor Pasmore - one of Britains greatest post-war artists.The work was designed by Victor Pasmore - one of Britains greatest post-war artists.
The work was designed by Victor Pasmore - one of Britains greatest post-war artists.
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Work began on the 33,000 creation in early 1969Work began on the 33,000 creation in early 1969
Work began on the 33,000 creation in early 1969
Artichoke, the team behind Lumiere in Durham, were called in to help with celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo PavillionArtichoke, the team behind Lumiere in Durham, were called in to help with celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Pavillion
Artichoke, the team behind Lumiere in Durham, were called in to help with celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Pavillion
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Artichoke commissioned artists from Berlin to design the lighting systemArtichoke commissioned artists from Berlin to design the lighting system
Artichoke commissioned artists from Berlin to design the lighting system
Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council, said: I think it looks spectacular. It doesnt matter if you like the sculpture or not this will be something for people to remember for years to come.Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council, said: I think it looks spectacular. It doesnt matter if you like the sculpture or not this will be something for people to remember for years to come.
Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council, said: I think it looks spectacular. It doesnt matter if you like the sculpture or not this will be something for people to remember for years to come.
There will also be a 50th birthday party for the landmark in JulyThere will also be a 50th birthday party for the landmark in July
There will also be a 50th birthday party for the landmark in July
A unveiling of an art installation in September and a landscape art project for secondary and higher education students are also planned.A unveiling of an art installation in September and a landscape art project for secondary and higher education students are also planned.
A unveiling of an art installation in September and a landscape art project for secondary and higher education students are also planned.