Mat Collishaw ‘Execution of Justice’
A new commission by artist Mat Collishaw explores the themes of martyrdom and treason, worship and heresy at Ushaw, the former seminary in County Durham.
The Nerve Rack is a life-sized animatronic eagle installed opposite one of the treasures of Ushaw; a lectern topped with a bronze sculpture of an eagle designed by Augustus Pugin. The two eagles confront each other inside a large barrier, as though engaged in conflict in an arena. The Nerve Rack is Pugin's golden eagle stripped of its em
Day Entry to Ushaw is £3 for adults, £1 for children; an annual pass is £6 for adults, £2 for children and £14 for a family which allows multiple visits throughout the year.
Open Monday to Saturday
Ushaw, County Durham DH7 9RH
Wed 11 Sep to Sun 3 Nov 2019