Steve McQueen - Grenfell
This March, Steve McQueen's film installation Grenfell will be shown in Tramway as part of a national tour of public art galleries.
About Steve McQueen - Grenfell
| 8th Mar 2025 to 23rd Mar 2025 | |
| Midday / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm | |
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Tramway 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE what3words location: jobs.gasp.toast |
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| Free but booking required | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Ticketed screenings at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm every day from 8 to 23 March
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.
Following the fire, a Government Inquiry ran from September 2017 until September 2024. The resulting recommendations are yet to be implemented, meaning a similar tragedy could happen again. There is an ongoing criminal investigation, with potential charges including corporate manslaughter. No trials are expected until 2027 at the earliest, over a decade since the fire.
Grenfell was first presented in 2023 at Serpentine in London’s Kensington Gardens, following a period of private viewings, prioritising bereaved families and survivors. Following its presentation at Serpentine the work was placed in the care of Tate and the London Museum’s collections.
Audience notes
The film is 24 minutes long
Screenings of Grenfell will take place at set times. Doors open fifteen 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.
The film contains close-up imagery of the tower six months after the fire. Please let a member of our team know if you need space to pause, rest and reflect afterwards.
Filming or photography is not permitted in the gallery space. Please ensure your phone is on silent.
This national tour is being coordinated by Tate in collaboration with the partner venues and is made possible thanks to support using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and from Art Fund.
Grenfell in Glasgow is a co-production by The Common Guild and Tramway.
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