London's premier immersive art destination, FRAMELESS, is set to captivate families this February half term with a groundbreaking new experience that brings the beloved children's book The Colour Monster to life. This innovative installation marks the first time Anna Llenas' bestselling story has been transformed into a fully immersive sensory journey, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to explore emotions through interactive colour, movement, and sound.
A Celebration of Reading and Emotional Awareness
Created to honour both the National Year of Reading and the book's significant 10th anniversary, the experience carefully translates Llenas' distinctive collage-style illustrations from the page into a calm, engaging environment. Designed thoughtfully for both children and adults, it provides a gentle, magical space where families can slow down, connect meaningfully, and discuss feelings together in a supportive atmosphere.
Journey Through Emotional Worlds
Hosted within FRAMELESS' versatile Blank Canvas Gallery, the installation guides visitors through a series of beautifully crafted emotional worlds. Each feeling—from happiness and sadness to anger and calm—is assigned its own colour, atmosphere, and dedicated moment, encouraging curiosity, personal reflection, and open conversation among participants.
The immersive narrative follows the familiar tale of The Colour Monster, who initially feels overwhelmed as his emotions become tangled together. With gentle assistance, each emotion is separated into individual coloured jars, reinforcing the story's reassuring core message: all feelings are valid, and talking about them openly helps us understand and manage them better.
Building Emotional Literacy Through Play
For over a decade, The Colour Monster has supported children worldwide in developing emotional literacy and resilience, drawing inspiration from Llenas' background in art therapy and her belief that wellbeing conversations should feel playful, accessible, and engaging. This experience extends that mission into a three-dimensional format, making emotional education an interactive adventure.
Practical Details for Visitors
Families can enjoy The Colour Monster experience at FRAMELESS during special daytime sessions running from 13 to 22 February 2026. Following the half-term period, it will continue as part of FRAMELESS' popular Parent & Toddler sessions from 23 February to 28 April 2026, available on Mondays to Thursdays during term time from 11am to 2.30pm.
Entry to this captivating installation is included with any standard FRAMELESS ticket when the Blank Canvas Gallery is open to the public, offering excellent value for a memorable family day out in London.
