Walker Art Gallery to Host John Akomfrah’s Venice Biennale Commission 'Listening All Night To The Rain'
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 1 min read
The Walker Art Gallery will present 'Listening All Night To The Rain' by British artist Sir John Akomfrah from May 16 to August 31, 2026. The exhibition features a series of multi-channel video installations originally commissioned for the British Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. The work utilizes archival imagery and newly filmed material to examine themes of migration, colonial history, and climate change through a cinematic lens.
- Artists: John Akomfrah, Su Dongpo
- People: John Akomfrah
- Galleries: Lisson Gallery
- Museums: Walker Art Gallery, British Pavilion
- Locations: Liverpool, Venice
Originally via Lisson Gallery · Curated by The Cultural Signal
Photo by Robert Katzki on Unsplash
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