In six-parter on
BBC One, the
Rapper matches people with extraordinary stories to celebrated artists
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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.