Show and Share Queering the Library

Jane Bramwell

Following a career in Further Education libraries, Jane Bramwell (she, her) joined as Tate Librarian in 2007, and became Head of Library, Archive and Collection Access in January 2009. Jane was the Project Lead on Archives & Access and continues to support other research, cataloguing, and digitisation projects at Tate with a focus on improving access to Tate’s Library and Archive collections. She is an active member of ARLIS UK & Ireland - holding the position of Chair from 2019-2021, and other UK based art library and archive networks.

Gustavo Grandal Montero

Gustavo Grandal Montero (he, him) is an art librarian and researcher, currently Library Collections and Engagement Manager at Tate. Trained as an art historian, he writes and presents regularly on topics such as art documentation, artists’ publications and concrete poetry, and has contributed to a range of academic and professional journals and monographs. He is Editor of the Art Libraries Journal (Cambridge University Press).

Show and Share invites visitors to explore highlights from the Library and Archive collections. Previous highlights have included letters, sketchbooks, artists’ books, zines, catalogues, ephemera, photographs, and other special collections.

Each display is curated to a specific theme or collection and includes a guided talk from the Library and Archive team, as well as occasional guest talks and performances. Show and Share displays provide a unique viewing and handling experience highlighting art and ideas found in the Library and Archive collections.

Tate Britain's step-free entrance is on Atterbury Street. It has automatic sliding doors and there is a ramp down to the entrance with central handrails.

There is a lift between the Lower and Main floors. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

• Accessible and standard toilets are located on the Lower floor.
• A Changing Places toilet is not currently available.
• Ear defenders can be borrowed from the ticket desk on the Lower floor.
• A quiet space is available.

To help plan your visit to Tate Britain, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

For more information before your visit:

• Email hello@tate.org.uk
• Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 – option 1 (daily 09.45–18.00)