here's the rundown:
here's the rundown:
The BBC commissioned Sam to paint King Charles III for his coronation
The BBC commissioned Sam to paint King Charles III for his coronation
The BBC commissioned Sam to paint King Charles III for his coronation
We turned that into a massive digital portrait
We turned that into a massive digital portrait
We turned that into a massive digital portrait
Sam taught people to draw the King
Sam taught people to draw the King
Sam taught people to draw the King
On TV, in schools and on the streets
On TV, in schools and on the streets
16,000 people contributed their drawings of the King
16,000 people contributed their drawings of the King
16,000 people contributed their drawings of the King
Each of the individual portraits were uploaded
Each of the individual portraits were uploaded
Each of the individual portraits were uploaded
Then combined to make a digital portrait of the King
Then combined to make a digital portrait of the King
Then combined to make a digital portrait of the King
"Today's portrait unveiling was absolutely breathtaking"
The Daily Mail
"TODAY'S PORTRAIT UNVEILING WAS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING"
"TODAY'S PORTRAIT UNVEILING WAS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING"
Exhibited on the world's largest digital screen
Exhibited on the world's largest digital screen
Exhibited on the world's largest digital screen
Four-storey-high interactive screens at the Outernet, London
Four-storey-high interactive screens at the Outernet, London
2.5 million people visited
2.5 million people visited
2.5 million people visited
Which broke the record for the most visited private exhibition in history for a debut artist
Which broke the record for the most visited private exhibition in history for a debut artist
Which broke the record for the most visited private exhibition in history for a debut artist
we exhibited at the npg
we exhibited at the npg
we exhibited at the npg
The National Portrait Gallery is the world's oldest portrait gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is the world's oldest portrait gallery
christie's auctioned the portrait
christie's auctioned the portrait
christie's auctioned the portrait
To raise money for those kids who need it most
To raise money for those kids who need it most
PARTICIPAINTS SAID:
PARTICIPAINTS SAID:
PARTICIPAINTS SAID:
Mark N
Having our drawings be part of this magical portrait and displayed in the NPG was so inspiring!
What a magical project - thank you so much.
Sarah T
It was an amazing day, one we'll remember for a lifetime.
We are extremely proud to have exhibited at the NPG. Thanks again for this phenomenal opportunity
Anita
My son is a talented & budding artist.
Thank you for making a dream come true for him
World Record 1: Most artists to contribute to a portrait
World Record 1: Most artists to contribute to a portrait
World Record 1: Most artists to contribute to a portrait
16,000 artists contributed to the final portrait
16,000 artists contributed to the final portrait
16,000 artists contributed to the final portrait
World Record 2: Most visitors for a debut art exhibition
World Record 2: Most visitors for a debut art exhibition
World Record 2: Most visitors for a debut art exhibition
Mr Brainwash's debut exhibition "Life is Beautiful" attracted 50,000 visitors and claimed the record as most visited private exhibition in history for a debut artist. In our first 8 days, we attracted 2.5 million visitors.
Mr Brainwash's debut exhibition "Life is Beautiful" attracted 50,000 visitors and claimed the record as most visited private exhibition in history for a debut artist. In our first 8 days, we attracted 2.5 million visitors.
Mr Brainwash's debut exhibition "Life is Beautiful" attracted 50,000 visitors and claimed the record as most visited private exhibition in history for a debut artist. In our first 8 days, we attracted 2.5 million visitors.
MADE WITH PEOPLE DOING INTERESTING THINGS
MADE WITH PEOPLE DOING INTERESTING THINGS
"This is a significant moment in British history — a time to celebrate the diverse talent and creativity in our communities, and the rich history that has shaped our culture and understanding of the world."
"This is a significant moment in British history — a time to celebrate the diverse talent and creativity in our communities, and the rich history that has shaped our culture and understanding of the world."
