Illuminating artworks set to transform city's landmarks

A captivating collection of illuminated artworks is set to transform the city this October when the stunning spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns.

- by Charles Brown

The popular cultural showcase will be lighting up some of the city's most recognisable buildings and locations with creations by artists from around the world.

With the theme of Landmarks, this year's event will celebrate some of the city's historic civic buildings, modern architecture and public spaces as well as asking visitors to contemplate their own personal landmarks and the places which are important and memorable to them.

Key pieces will include a projection on the face of the Queens Hotel celebrating 200 years of the modern railway.

Entitled One Second Lovestory by German artist Dirk Rauscher, it captures the romantic moment when two people's eyes meet at a busy train station and is sponsored by Markel.