Metamorphosis: Titian 2012

: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London51.508862 -0.128746
Date:: 11th July to 23rd September 2012
Tickets:: Admission fee appiles. See nationalgallery.org.uk
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"Metamorphosis" concentrates on just three of Titian's paintings: 'Diana and Actaeon', 'The Death of Actaeon' and 'Diana and Callisto' - all of which were inspired by Ovid's poem 'Metamorphoses'.

The National Gallery - in collaboration with the Royal Opera House - has asked a group of specially chosen artists, choreographers, composers, dancers and poets to respond to the paintings in their own unique way. Three new ballets will be created with brand new music, and three artists (Chris Ofili, Conrad Shawcross and Mark Wallinger) have been tasked with designing the sets. The exhibition at the National Gallery will trace the development of their designs from inception through to completion.

The National Gallery is one of the world’s greatest galleries, with over 2,000 works on display by artists like Cézanne, Constable, Monet, Rembrandt, Renoir, Titian, Turner and Van Gogh.

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