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Step into The Colour Monster's World
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The Colour Monster is back at FRAMELESS, and this time, he's off to school. And for the first time ever, children can help shape the story. Each child can colour in their own Colour Monster and see it appear on the gallery walls, alongside the creations of every other little artist who visits. Inspired by Anna Llenas' bestselling picture book, The Colour Monster Goes to School is a brand-new immersive adventure in our Blank Canvas Gallery, designed for children aged 3 to 7. Created by author, illustrator and art therapist Anna Llenas, the bestselling series has helped children understand and express their emotions for more than a decade, and now it steps beyond the page at FRAMELESS. Journey alongside the Colour Monster as colour, movement and sound transform every scene into a joyful world to explore together. Comforting, playful and quietly magical, it's an experience made to help families explore big feelings side by side, one colourful adventure at a time. Perfect for the summer holidays and the run-up to a new school year, The Colour Monster Goes to School is included with all standard FRAMELESS admission and open from 14 August to 11 September 2026. |
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Create, scan and see your own Colour Monster appear on FRAMELESS’ gallery walls.
For the first time at FRAMELESS, children become part of the story.
During the experience, little artists can create their very own Colour Monster using colour, imagination and plenty of personality. Each finished drawing is then scanned by the FRAMELESS team and projected onto the gallery walls, appearing alongside other children’s creations as part of the immersive show.
From rainbow-striped monsters to spotty, sleepy or completely unexpected characters, every creation brings something new to the story, and makes every visit unlike any other.
What if your first day at school wasn’t something to worry about, but the start of a wonderful adventure?
Join The Colour Monster as he sets off on his biggest adventure yet. Together, you’ll discover colourful classrooms, meet new friends and experience all the excitement, curiosity and surprises that come with trying something new.
Wander through the school day alongside The Colour Monster, from those first butterflies at the classroom door to joyful moments of music, stories, painting and play, before discovering that school isn’t quite as scary as it first seemed.
Your Colour Monster adventure is just the beginning.
Every standard FRAMELESS ticket also includes entry to four permanent immersive galleries, where over 40 iconic masterpieces are transformed into extraordinary worlds of colour, movement and sound.
Journey through Monet’s garden in Giverny, stand beneath Van Gogh’s Starry Night, sail through Canaletto’s Venice and explore dreamlike landscapes inspired by Dalí. Plus, new this summer, experience our spectacular artwork inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
Whether you’re introducing little ones to art for the first time or simply making memories together, FRAMELESS is an unforgettable family day out where imagination comes to life.
The Colour Monster Goes to School is open from 14 August until closing on 11 September, when the Blank Canvas Gallery is open.
Entry to the exhibition is included with a FRAMELESS ticket during these hours. Please check our opening times for more information.
Anna Llenas is the celebrated author and illustrator of The Colour Monster and a practising art therapist. Her work brings together art, storytelling and emotional wellbeing, transforming feelings into colour, character and connection.
With a background spanning advertising, graphic design and creative illustration, alongside a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, Anna’s practice is rooted in both creativity and psychology. After beginning her career as a graphic designer and art director at leading agencies, she founded AnnaLlenas® in 2008 to focus on creating books and experiences that support emotional awareness for children and families.
Her work has reached audiences worldwide through collaborations with organisations including La Vanguardia, SM Group, Nestlé, Puma, Barcelona City Council and MACBA.
The Colour Monster was first published in Spain as El Monstre de Colors in 2012 by Editorial Flamboyant and later published in the UK in 2016 by Templar Books, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK. © Anna Llenas 2012.
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What is The Colour Monster Goes to School Experience at FRAMELESS?
The Colour Monster Goes to School is a limited-run immersive experience at FRAMELESS that brings Anna Llenas’ beloved picture book to life. Families are invited to step inside The Colour Monster’s first day at school, where colourful classrooms, new friendships and exciting discoveries unfold through immersive digital art, animation and sound.
Children can also create their own Colour Monster and watch it become part of the experience on the gallery wall. Included with all standard FRAMELESS tickets, the residency runs from 14 August to 11 September 2026.
What age is The Colour Monster Goes to School suitable for?
The experience has been designed primarily for children aged 3–7, although younger and older siblings are very welcome to enjoy the experience with their families.
Can children create their own Colour Monster?
Yes. Every child can colour their own Colour Monster before watching it be scanned and projected onto the gallery walls as part of the immersive experience. There is no extra cost for this.
Is the experience suitable for children starting school?
Absolutely. Inspired by Anna Llenas’ beloved story, the experience gently explores the excitement, curiosity and uncertainty that can come with starting or returning to school, creating opportunities for families to talk about big feelings together.
How long does the experience last?
The story runs for approximately 10 minutes on a continuous loop, allowing families to enjoy it at their own pace.
Who created The Colour Monster?
The Colour Monster picture-book was created by internationally acclaimed author, illustrator and art therapist Anna Llenas, whose bestselling books have helped millions of children understand and express their emotions through colour and storytelling.
The Colour Monster immersive experience was created by FRAMELESS’ renowned in-house team of digital artists.
Is The Colour Monster Goes to School based on the book?
Yes. The immersive experience is inspired by Anna Llenas’ bestselling picture book The Colour Monster Goes to School, bringing its story, illustrations and characters to life through animation, colour, music and interactive digital projection.
Is the experience scary or too loud for young children?
Not at all. The Colour Monster Goes to School is designed to be gentle, calm and reassuring, created especially for children aged 3 to 7. Colour, sound and movement build a soft, playful world rather than anything startling, so it’s a comfortable first immersive experience for little ones.
Is the experience suitable for children with additional needs?
Yes. FRAMELESS is designed to be welcoming for everyone, and the Colour Monster’s world is calm and unhurried by nature.
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