John Akomfrah: Listening All Night To the Rain

Sir John Akomfrah’s multi-channel video installation, originally commissioned for the 2024 Venice Biennale, arrives at the Walker Art Gallery from May to August 2026. The work utilizes archival footage, soundscapes, and the motif of water to examine themes of migration, colonial history, and climate change. Through his signature cinematic style, Akomfrah invites viewers to engage in acts of listening and reflection on the diasporic experience.