Reflections: Sangat and the Self

A participatory exhibition inviting reflection on personal and collective wellbeing through art. 

Developed in collaboration with without SHAPE without FORM, an assembly of artists, thinkers and cultural practitioners rooted in Sikh philosophy, Reflections - Sangat and the Self brings together recent works by artists Jasmir Creed and Roo Dhissou alongside key works from the Whitworth collection. 

The exhibition explores individuality, kinship and healing through community and spiritual practice. Visitors are invited into a shared space for reflection and dialogue, where healing is recognised as both a personal and collective experience.  

Jasmir Creed’s work foregrounds the interior life of the individual, exploring emotional intensity, self-awareness, and the role of introspection in healing. In contrast, Roo Dhissou situates healing within shared experience. Drawing on practices of gathering, compassion and mutual care, her work centres community as a vital space of support and renewal. 

A year-long public programme runs alongside the exhibition, with workshops, wellbeing sessions and social gatherings developed with partners including Wellcome Collection, London. A magazine and podcast series produced during the exhibition will expand on its themes with contributions from a range of voices, including local community groups, artists, students and Simran practitioners.

1 August 2026 – 29 August 2027

Image: Roo Dhissou, A String of Love (detail), 2025. Photo courtesy the artist and without SHAPE without FORM.