11 Nov 2023
On the opening night of our current exhibition Against Apartheid, Barbadian visual artist and writer Annalee Davis gave a keynote speech on her practice which combined history and biography in discussions of ‘post-plantation economies’ with cultural activism in the arts sector. "Against Apartheid: Keynote Speech by Annalee Davis" Read more
10 Nov 2023
Black Atlantic: a weekend of decolonial activity in Plymouth exploring tactics for imagining just & sustainable planetary futures here and now. "Black Atlantic" Read more
3 Nov 2023
Last month, curator Ashish Ghadiali brought together artists Annalee Davis, Kedisha Coakley, Iman Datoo and Ashanti Hare for a panel discussion as part of the opening event for our exhibition, Against Apartheid. "Against Apartheid: Artist Panel" Read more
26 Oct 2023
This month, KARST is pleased to welcome two graduate artists for a six-month studio residency, Beth Evans (Arts University Plymouth) and Sophie Lines (Bath Spa University). "Graduate Residents join KARST" Read more
15 Sep 2023
This autumn, Radical Ecology, KARST and other partners present the Open City season of decolonial art and public programming. "Open City Season" Read more
31 Aug 2023
Four new studio holders have joined KARST’s community, taking residence in Under – the space below KARST. We welcome Rachel Dobbs and Hannah Rose (LOW PROFILE), Tom Pether and Arielle Etheridge. "New studio holders announced" Read more
8 Jul 2023
In August 2023, a new studio will become available at UNDER (the unit below KARST’s main space). This is a raw studio space similar to how KARST studios were before our recent capital works project. "UNDER Studio Open Call" Read more
4 May 2023
Introducing Fenster - a dynamic new space at KARST that we invite artists, curators and students to activate. The flexible nature of the space encourages versatility, creating the conditions for a multitude of uses, including learning, experimenting and connecting. "Introducing Fenster" Read more
23 Mar 2023
Mitzi Dabrowski and Ashanti Hare have come to the end of their graduate residency at KARST. We asked them to reflect on their experience having a studio at KARST and presenting their Test Space - Recorded Offerings. "Graduate Residents reflect on their time at KARST" Read more
2 Feb 2023
As part of British Art Show 9 (BAS9), KARST ran an Artists in Schools programme in partnership with The Box and in collaboration with Millfields Inspired. "Artists in Schools" Read more
