In six-parter on
BBC One, the
Rapper matches people with extraordinary stories to celebrated artists
As one of society’s oldest art forms, portraiture was traditionally used to convey the power, importance and even wealth of a sitter. Now, one of Britain’s most successful rappers wants to help “change the narrative” around the art form – by shining a spotlight on contemporary heroes instead.
In a new six-part series for the BBC, Tinie Tempah, who has had seven No 1 singles in the
UK, will match members of the public with “extraordinary stories” to a selection of celebrated portrait artists who will then capture their likeness.
Extraordinary Portraits starts on BBC One on 14 February.