Light from Darkness

In a year when we all need hope, join us to look at light – a potent symbol of regeneration that even in the darkest time will invigorate the human spirit. Light has been a constant in shaping our perception of reality, renewal and hope. From the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge and the Pantheon in Rome, to contemporary designs such as James Turrell's Sky Spaces and Jean Nouvel's “Rain of Light”, art historian Annabel Howard will explore how architecture, even in the bleakest of times, has been used to express faith, resilience and joy.