The art installation on the bridge was part of the 2008 Enlightenment project, which formed part of the 2008 Durham International Light Festival. This was a forerunner of the Lumiere festivals in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
NZ2742 : The 3rd Marquis of Londonderry (and 2 monkeys) Schoolboy legend in County Durham had it that the Italian sculptor was so proud of his work that he declared it 'perfect'. Then, when some waif pointed out the horse had no tongue, he committed suicide! Since then Durham University students have been known to paint the poor creature red on 'Rag Day'.