UITZONDERLIJK — Studio TopCat

Van Horssen creates colourful works in which influences from comics, graffiti and street culture come together. Behind his recognisable characters lie stories about stereotypes, prejudices and the influence of the environment on who someone becomes. What happens if a well-known figure grows up in a different neighbourhood, with different opportunities and expectations? That question forms a recurring source of inspiration in his work.

The exhibition marks an important milestone for the artist, who has built his practice and Studio TopCat independently over the past few years. Earlier this year, during The Flow Factory by Productiehuis Flow, he was given the opportunity to exhibit his work and announce his first solo exhibition.