Tate Britain has announced that French-Algerian artist Zineb Sedira will create the next Tate Britain Commission, her largest project to date, set to run from May 2026 to January 2027 in the museum's Duveen Galleries. Curated by Jessica Vaughan, the commission will feature a new site-specific work responding to the architecture and history of Tate Britain. Sedira, who represented France at the 2022 Venice Biennale with her acclaimed pavilion “Dreams Have No Titles,” is known for exploring themes of diaspora, memory, and identity through photography, video, and installation.
The Tate Britain Commission, awarded biennially to a contemporary artist, is a prestigious platform that has previously featured artists like Alvaro Barrington, Hew Locke, and Anthea Hamilton. Sedira's appointment underscores the museum's commitment to showcasing artists who engage with complex historical and cultural narratives, particularly those addressing the African diaspora and postcolonial experience. Her work at Tate Britain will bring these themes into dialogue with the institution's own history, making the commission a significant moment for both the artist and the museum's programming.