A Limited-Run Immersive ResidencyStep inside the stories behind some of the UK's most iconic portraits with Stories – Brought to Life, a limited-time immersive residency created by FRAMELESS, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. Opening from 21 May, this 15-minute immersive experience brings the lives of five cultural icons, Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, William Shakespeare, Amy Winehouse and Malala Yousafzai, to life through a powerful blend of art, technology and human storytelling. Set within the Blank Canvas Gallery, this family-friendly residency combines archival imagery, animation, music and speech to create an emotional and unforgettable experience. Visitors can expect:
Stories – Brought to Life offers a new way to experience the National Portrait Gallery's Collection, using new technology to bring visitors closer to the action, encouraging wider engagement with art and culture. A must-see immersive art experience in London this summer. |
📅 21 May – 13 August 📅 13 August – 12 September 📍 Blank Canvas Gallery, FRAMELESS, 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP 🎟️ Included with your standard FRAMELESS ticket BUY TICKETS
Stories – Brought to Life at FRAMELESS Lates |
Every Friday & Saturday, 6-10pm
Join us after hours to experience Stories – Brought to Life as part of FRAMELESS Lates. This is your chance to explore all five galleries after hours in an adults only setting.
Enjoy art-inspired cocktails, wine or craft beer from our Café Bar, and move through the galleries to a curated soundtrack designed for an unforgettable night out.
Perfect for a unique date night or evening with friends, FRAMELESS Lates offers a fresh way to experience immersive art and culture in London.
In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, this residency draws on one of the world’s most important collections of portraits to bring history to life in new and unexpected ways.
The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Britain through the people who have shaped it. Spanning six centuries, its Collection reveals the personal stories behind cultural icons, national figures and influential voices, from well-known names to those less widely recognised.
At the heart of the Gallery’s work is a belief in the power of portraiture to connect people across time. By bringing these stories into an immersive setting, Stories – Brought to Life offers a new way to experience portraiture, combining art, history and storytelling.
Yes. Stories – Brought to Life is included with your standard FRAMELESS London ticket when the Blank Canvas Gallery is open. You do not need to book a separate ticket for this immersive residency. On Fridays and Saturdays, the residency is also available during FRAMELESS Lates and included with your Lates ticket.
Stories – Brought to Life is a limited-time immersive residency in London, created in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. Presented inside the Blank Canvas Gallery at FRAMELESS, the 15-minute show brings the stories of iconic figures including Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, William Shakespeare, Amy Winehouse and Malala Yousafzai to life through art, sound, animation and storytelling.
Stories – Brought to Life opens at FRAMELESS London on 21 May. It will run in the Blank Canvas Gallery during standard opening hours until 13 August and will also be available during FRAMELESS Lates every Friday and Saturday from 6–10pm until 12 September.
The residency takes place in the Blank Canvas Gallery opposite the Café Bar at FRAMELESS London, 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP, close to Oxford Street and Hyde Park.
The immersive experience lasts approximately 15 minutes. Visitors can explore the wider FRAMELESS Galleries before or after as part of their visit.
Yes. This immersive art residency is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. It is ideal for a cultural day out in London.
No. The residency is included with your FRAMELESS London ticket, so there is nothing extra to book. To experience Stories – Brought to Life, simply book your FRAMELESS London ticket and visit the Blank Canvas Gallery during opening hours.
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