Wednesday 4 July 2012

The National Gallery -Metamorphosis

Exhibition opens 11 July
Admission free

A unique collaboration between the National Gallery and The Royal Ballet

Part of the Cultural Olympiad's London 2012 Festival, this multi-arts exhibition reveals how Titian’s paintings inspire contemporary artists, choreographers, composers, dancers and poets today.

Chris OfiliConrad Shawcross and Mark Wallinger have created new work for the exhibition which includes sets and costumes for three new ballets at the Royal Opera House. Aperformance of the ballets will be simultaneously relayed on a large screen in Trafalgar Square on 16 July.

Explore further with a range of events or enjoy an evening visit at Friday Lates.
Image above: Detail from photograph: Chris Nash. Image concept: Dewynters in collaboration with the National Gallery. Design: The National Gallery.