Celebs portraits reveal who they are (From Your Local Guardian)

Celebs portraits reveal who they are

3:40pm Monday 15th September 2008

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We might think we already have an idea of what many celebrities are like, but a 45-strong group of people in the public eye - including Eric Clapton and Anna Ford - have exhibited a portrait showing who they are at Dulwich Picture Gallery.

The paintings - described as self-portraits - are made up of images of the things they love, including their favourite comfort, pastime and possession, as well as the thing they most love to hate.

Other contributors include illustrater Quentin Blake, political commentator Andrew Marr and Brian Eno - but to add to the fun the name of the artist who did each painting will be hidden, leaving visitors to guess.

The gallery, near Herne Hill, will also be running a competition for residents to create their own portraits, with the winner having their painting exhibited at the gallery.

For more information visit click here or phone 020 8693 5254.

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