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https://shop.tate.org.uk/zineb-sedira-when-words-fall-silent%E2%80%A6-2026/ed1161.htmlZenib Sedira
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Zineb Sedira has generously produced a limited edition screen print to coincide with her Duveen Commission at Tate Britain, 13 May 2026 – 17 January 2027.
The 1960s and early 1970s witnessed a revolution in the world order. A wave of African nations achieved independence from European colonial rule. Algeria broke away from France in 1962 and soon became a hub for liberation movements from around the world. Activist filmmakers from Africa, Asia and South and Central America joined the struggle, using cinema to broadcast their political ideas. Zineb Sedira’s commission for Tate Britain, and the accompanying limited edition screen print, celebrate this ground-breaking moment in the history of cinema.
In the commission, two free-standing cinema signs, with red metal letters, tower above the visitors. During Hollywood’s Golden Age, cinema signs came to symbolise the glamour and mass entertainment of the screen. Sedira’s two cinema signs proclaim an alternative vision in English and Arabic: WHEN WORDS FALL SILENT, CINEMA SPEAKS… Sedira reminds us that film holds the power to spark debate and change our view of the world.
Each edition is signed and numbered by the artist on the front. Prices of the artwork are liable to change. As a limited edition sells out, prices of the artwork are subject to increase and the price will be clearly indicated.
- Artist Zenib Sedira
- Artwork WHEN WORDS FALL SILENT…
- Exhibition Duveen Commission at Tate Britain, 13 May 2026 – 17 January 2027
- Dimensions 45 x 60 cm
- Material Screen print on Fabriano Artistico 300gsm paper
- Edition Edition of 50, signed and numbered on the front
- Date of work 2026
She represented France at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022 with Dreams Have No Titles, a critically acclaimed installation inspired by militant cinema and her family's immigrant journey. Her work is held in major public collections including Tate, Centre Pompidou, Sharjah Art Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and she has exhibited widely across Europe, North Africa, and North America.
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Many of our neon lights are made in small batches, delivery is estimated at 4-6 weeks worldwide. Our Goldfinger x Tate furniture collection is made to order, with a production lead time of 12-14 weeks.
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We currently offer free standard delivery on UK orders over £60. Our other delivery costs are as follows.
For orders under £60:
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Rest of world (excluding EU) – £28 per order
From 13 December 2024, we will be temporarily pausing shipping to the European Union, to update our details to comply with new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). We will restart shipping to the EU as soon as possible, thank you for your patience.
Please note that all orders into the United States are now subject to additional tariffs. You will be contacted via a third-party customs email when your order is ready to be released with the amount to pay. Please pay this when contacted, as failure to do so will unfortunately result in your delivery being returned to us.
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If you are not completely happy with your order, you can return any items to us, free of charge within 30 days of purchase, and we will be happy to offer you a full refund, replacement or exchange on any items excluding custom prints, furniture and pierced earrings.
For any queries, you can contact our customer service team via shop@tate.org.uk.
Here’s more information on refunds & returns.
Delivery & returns
Delivery times
We aim to deliver stocked shop products within:
- UK Standard – 1-2 weeks
- International (excluding EU) – 2-4 weeks
For framed custom prints and rugs, we aim to deliver within:
- UK – 1-2 weeks
- International (excluding EU) – 2-4 weeks
Many of our neon lights are made in small batches, delivery is estimated at 4-6 weeks worldwide. Our Goldfinger x Tate furniture collection is made to order, with a production lead time of 12-14 weeks.
Please note that some items are dispatched separately if they are made to order (such as coffee, custom prints and custom print clothing, neon lights or furniture). This means that if you order these items alongside other shop products, they won’t all arrive together, and you’ll get several deliveries.
If the delivery time frame for each item has ended and you’re still waiting for something from your order, please get in touch and we’ll investigate for you.
Delivery costs
We currently offer free standard delivery on UK orders over £60. Our other delivery costs are as follows.
For orders under £60:
UK Standard – £5 per order
Rest of world (excluding EU) – £28 per order
From 13 December 2024, we will be temporarily pausing shipping to the European Union, to update our details to comply with new EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). We will restart shipping to the EU as soon as possible, thank you for your patience.
Please note that all orders into the United States are now subject to additional tariffs. You will be contacted via a third-party customs email when your order is ready to be released with the amount to pay. Please pay this when contacted, as failure to do so will unfortunately result in your delivery being returned to us.
Here’s more information on delivery.
Refunds & returns
If you are not completely happy with your order, you can return any items to us, free of charge within 30 days of purchase, and we will be happy to offer you a full refund, replacement or exchange on any items excluding custom prints, furniture and pierced earrings.
For any queries, you can contact our customer service team via shop@tate.org.uk.
Here’s more information on refunds & returns.