The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester is in the middle of displaying its “And Now We Are Plastic” exhibition.  I spoke to Peter Nwabuokei- a young curator for the exhibition about the concept of this new project.

VIVA HOPE: Hi Peter, quite an exhibition you guys have going on here. What’s it all about?

PETER: The project is powered by the Paul Hamlyn foundation and circuit as a response to the 2011 riots where young people were seen to be somewhat disenfranchised and not as engaged with arts. The foundation has enabled the creation of Manchester’s “Whitworth Young Contemporaries” as well as powering nationwide projects aimed at getting young people engaged with art spaces.

VIVA HOPE: Why is this exhibition in particular important to the arts community?

PETER: For me, “And Now We Are Plastic” comes from the idea that we are very malleable as people now. Niche doesn’t necessarily…