Stories - Brought to Life opened at MediaCity, Salford on 2nd May, transforming portraits of iconic figures into an immersive experience.
Created by FRAMELESS Creative and inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection, this new immersive, cinematic show is running at MediaCity until Sunday 31st August, ahead of a national tour.
Visitors will be able to explore the lives behind some of the most iconic faces from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection who have shaped history and culture, from royalty and cultural icons to fearless leaders and national heroes, past and present. The portraits featured include Jane Austen, David Bowie, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Emmeline Pankhurst.
The stories are presented across specially created frames, accompanied by visual effects, music and imagery. Stories – Brought to Life is on display in a 10,000 sq ft digital gallery in the heart of MediaCity, Salford.
Ryan Atwood, creative director for FRAMELESS Creative, said: “Working with a cultural institution like the National Portrait Gallery has been a unique experience, especially having the opportunity to draw upon the expertise, knowledge and passion of the curatorial team. But the magic has also come from studying the sitters and working with the families, estates and the sitters themselves to understand more about the individuals behind the portraits to create an unparalleled encounter with some of the world’s most famous personalities.
”Our team, comprising of researchers, world class animators, visual effects specialists, music and spatial sound designers, composers and writers, have delved deep into the life stories of the individuals to bring them to life. Through the power of digital storytelling we can’t wait to share our work with the public, helping to ensure that this incredible collection continues to be accessible and have cultural significance with the next generation.”
Visiting the experience
Stories - Brought to Life is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm and Friday to Sunday 10am to 8pm. Around 60 to 75 minutes is the recomended amount of time to spend at the experience.
Tickets are on sale and visitors can save when booking online. Groups of any size can book via the booking calender. Choose the date, time and the number of tickets required.
Stories - Brought to Life is running at MediaCity, Salford until Sunday 31st August.
For more information and to book tickets visit npgunframed.com.
