Enter a world where the stories behind some of the nation’s
favourite portraits come alive, in this new, immersive art experience
inspired by the National Portrait Gallery, created by FRAMELESS. From
royalty and cultural icons to leaders and national heroes, immerse
yourself in the fascinating lives of the people have shaped the UK’s
history and culture. All their stories unfold in an unforgettable
journey that fuses the best of art and technology, with images and
animations travelling across specially created frames within a bespoke
10,000sq ft purpose-built digital gallery. Featured stories include
Jane Austen, David Bowie, Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, Queen
Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth II, Ncuti Gatwa, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy
Hodgkin, Mai, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Grayson Perry, Mary
Seacole, William Shakespeare, Amy Winehouse, Oscar Wilde, Virginia
Woolf and Malala Yousafzai. Stories – Brought to Life in at
MediaCity, Salford Quays until 31 August only, before touring
nationally.
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