The exhibition features newly commissioned paintings by 16 UK based established and emerging Black artists, with each portrait depicting an iconic character from the series - Sully (Kane Robinson), Dushane (Ashley Walters), Jaq (Jasmine Jobson), Stefan (Araloyin Oshunremi), Jamie (Michael Ward), Shelley (Simbiatu Ajikawo / Little Simz), Dris (Shone Romulus) and Modie (David Omoregie / Dave).
Through their individual approaches, each of the artists has explored their personal relationship with a chosen character, the series, and the idea of what it means to be a Top Boy.
The Artists
Joshua Donkor, Brianna Parker, Teoni, Jack Dickson, Tonique Sewell, Gabriel Choto, Tejumola Butler Adenuga, Kione Grandison, Aaron Bevan-Bailey, Annan Affotey, Ken Nwadiogbu, Babajide Olatunji, Olivia Twist, Toby Michael, Natasha Muluswela, Hamed Maiye
Header image: Dushane by Aaron Bevan-Bailey