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
About without SHAPE without FORM
without SHAPE without FORM is an assembly of artists, thinkers, and cultural practitioners committed to making moments of self-discovery accessible for everyone. Rooted in Sikh philosophical concepts, their contemporary artistic program and partnerships enable people to have meaningful conversations about the mind. Guided by insights and tools from over 500 years of Sikh knowledge, without SHAPE without FORM explores a transformative philosophy that pursues self-mastery in the service of others, connecting courage, compassion, and community with a commitment to education, collaboration, and exchange.
Image: Roo Dhissou, A String of Love (detail), 2025. Photo courtesy the artist and without SHAPE without FORM.
The exhibition is supported by Henry Moore Foundation.
Public programme
Discover the year-long programme of free walkthroughs, workshops and gatherings to explore the themes of the exhibition.