Yaw Francis, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, from the series Permanent Error

Hugo’s series Permanent Error captures the apocalyptic landscape of Agbogbloshie Market in Accra, Ghana, which contains the second largest e-waste dump in West Africa. Every year, over half a million tons of computers and televisions are sent there to be disassembled and scoured for base metals, with recyclers working in hazardous conditions without protective equipment. By centering Agbogbloshie’s residents and workers in his photographs, Hugo draws attention to the often-overlooked ends of the supply chain and the larger implications of consumer culture.