Grenfell
by Steve McQueen
In December 2017, artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen (b. 1969, London, UK) made an artwork in response to the fire that took place earlier that year on 14 June at Grenfell Tower, North Kensington, West London.
72 people died in the tragedy.
Filming the tower before it was covered with hoarding, McQueen sought to make a record.
More on the filming of Grenfell by Steve McQueen
Exhibition in 2023
Steve McQueen exhibited Grenfell at Serpentine in London. The exhibition was free to enter and ran from 7 April to 10 May 2023.
He was in touch with bereaved and survivors to invite them to see the work. They were invited to private viewings before the work opened to the public.
More on the exhibition and accompanying essay by Paul Gilroy
Care of the work
After its presentation at Serpentine, the work has been placed in the care of Tate to keep in the national collection and London Museum (previously called Museum of London) for the City.
Tate, with support from Arts Council England and Art Fund, has partnered with organisations across all four nations of the UK to share the work through a national tour from 2025 to 2027.
Each presentation will be free to visit and will be accompanied by a public engagement programme of talks, workshops and community events.
More on the national tour and bookings
National tour
Admission free. Visitors are advised to check with the relevant venue for booking information and any access or support needs they may have.
2025
Tramway, Glasgow in partnership with The Common Guild |
Book tickets
Chapter, Cardiff |
The MAC, Belfast |
2026
The Box, Plymouth | Dates to be announced
2026/27
Tate Liverpool | Dates to be announced
2027
Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham |
Presentation
Screenings of Grenfell will take place at set times. The film is 24 minutes long. Doors open 15 minutes before the screening time and the screening will commence promptly.
This work is intended to be seen from the start, so unfortunately latecomers cannot be admitted. Filming and photography are not permitted in the gallery space. Please ensure your phone is on silent.
The film contains close-up imagery of the tower six months after the fire. Please let a staff member know if you need space to pause, rest and reflect afterwards.
Contact
For enquiries, please get in touch by email.
Last updated: 4 February 2025