From Grenfell to Belfast: Race, Poverty, and the Politics of Housing

This event connects that tragedy to the housing crisis in Belfast, unpacking how systemic neglect, economic injustice, and racial inequality intersect in both contexts. Through critical analysis and lived experiences, we will explore what these parallels reveal about power, accountability, and the urgent need for housing justice.  

This event will include an introduction to The State of Belfast, an exhibition exploring housing inequality; a film screening of Seeking Home, a short film about a homeless refugee family, and how precarious their life is; light food by the Kind Economy Chefs; and conversations with Grenfell survivors, anti-racism and housing activists, refugees and film-makers.

Food & refreshments will be served at this event.

Programmed as part of The State of Belfast exhibition. The State of Belfast uses Grenfell by Steve McQueen as a stepping off point to address the inherent injustices and inequality as well as issues of race and poverty which are inextricably linked to the Grenfell tragedy. The State of Belfast explores how these same conditions exist in Belfast and how we might collectively address them.

This national tour of Grenfell 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. Each presentation will be free to visit and will be accompanied by a public engagement programme of talks, workshops and community events supported by the Grenfell Foundation.

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