# Emin and McQueen artworks light up Durham gallery's reopening

A new exhibition featuring works by Tracey Emin and Steve McQueen marks the revival of a Durham gallery, bringing major contemporary names to the region. The show centers on light-themed installations, signaling the gallery's renewed cultural ambition and drawing fresh visitors to the area.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/21/durham-art-gallery-opens-with-works-by-tracey-emin-and-steve-mcqueen) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:30 GMT