Spice Girls glamour heads to Durham's The Light

Durham is heading back to the 90s for an exclusive party featuring a display of original Spice Girls outfits.

On Friday, November 6 The Light is inviting people to Pop Goes The Prism, a celebration of colour, sound and spectacle from the 90s.

The event is being curated by Liz West, whose artwork Our Spectral Vision is part of The Light’s current contemporary art exhibition.

Liz is also the owner of a Guinness World Record-breaking collection of Spice Girls memorabilia.

Artist Liz West pictured in front of her artwork, Our Spectral Vision, currently on display at The Light.placeholder image
Artist Liz West pictured in front of her artwork, Our Spectral Vision, currently on display at The Light.

Among the items on display at the event will be a pair of trainers worn by Mel B at the 1998 Brit Awards in London, a two-piece outfit worn by Geri Halliwell at the 1997 50th Cannes Film Festival and a dress worn by Emma Bunton for the US leg of the Spiceworld Tour in 1998.

Party-goers will also be treated to a pop music set from DJ Annie FM, themed food and drinks and a chance to view The Light's exhibitions after hours.

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