York Art Gallery projections to turn building inside out

A projection display is set to turn York Art Gallery inside out – with its collection beamed onto the building’s facade.

The free show, called Colour and Light, will use 3D projection mapping to re-imagine the front of the landmark.

The projection is described by York BID as “a magical and memorable experience for visitors and residents alike” and aims to make art accessible to all.

It will run outside the gallery from 18:00-21:00 GMT until 25 February.

Carl Alsop, from York BID said: “These are portraits that the art gallery owns, some are local artists.

“The highlight of this project is being able to bring them to life through colour and animation, and bring some of that history and the elements from inside the gallery that you may not see.”

He added: “The whole thing is designed for everyone to enjoy art.”

George and Lucy were invited to launch the project alongside their mother Helen Digwood after their father Andrew Digwood, who was vice president of York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, passed away aged 46 in late 2022.

After pressing the button together, the children said they were “very excited” to be invited.

“I think it’s absolutely brilliant, I’m proud to be involved,” said George.

The York BID project launched in 2023 at York Minister and paid homage to the building’s construction and local history.

The latest show can be watched from Exhibition Square every ten minutes during evenings in February.