Chichester 950 – Chichester Cathedral – 24th – 31st October 2025

Chichester Cathedral became the canvas for a completely bespoke artwork as Luxmuralis brought the Chichester950 Light Experience to life. Commissioned especially for the Cathedral’s 950th anniversary, this ambitious installation of light and sound led audiences on a journey through nine centuries of history – but not in the way you might have expected.

The experience illuminated the Cathedral’s iconic architecture and featured thousands of images from Chichester Cathedral’s archive, weaving together centuries of history into a stunning display that honours the Cathedral’s rich heritage while celebrating its vibrant role in the present day.

Luxmuralis approached the Cathedral as if it were a vast, intricate map. Using plans, textures, manuscripts, stained glass and architectural drawings from the Cathedral and the West Sussex Archives, they plotted a course through the ancient building that is abstract, imaginative, and deeply evocative.

Visitors encountered five distinct installations across the Cathedral, each designed to transform the familiar into the extraordinary. Stained-glass windows were animated with colour and movement;
architectural plans evolved and merged; manuscripts unfurled across stone surfaces. The journey
culminated in the nave, where columns and walls were flooded with floor-to-ceiling shifting imagery
and light, accompanied by a specially composed soundtrack.

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Watch a clip here!