Works shown at the Whitworth include a major new commission by Pascale Marthine Tayou, entitled The World Falls Apart, an interior forest populated by masks and sculptures, that spills out into the neighbouring park. Romuald Hazoumè’s films and sculpture highlight the local impact of consumerism and globalisation, and Amadou Sanogo’s paintings are inspired by the international news. In contrast, the contemplative black and white photography of Nii Obodai is a personal journey of rediscovery of his home country of Ghana, and Bartélémy Toguo’s watercolour expresses intimate human experiences. Georges Adéagbo traces cultural and historical resonances across continents, while Victoria Udondian weaves textiles combining materials sourced in Manchester and Nigeria. Lucy Azubuike’s collages and François-Xavier Gbré’s photographs document the creative forces of change.

The Whitworth also hosts an outpost of the Raw Materials Company, a centre for art, knowledge and society in Dakar, Senegal. A talk, screening or other event takes place in this space every Saturday afternoon.