Upcoming events.
TKE Studios presents: “Life is Excellent”
Discover the poignant world of David Robilliard—a trailblazing queer British poet and visual artist—whose life was tragically cut short by AIDS at just 36. This film, directed by Joe Ingham and produced by Russell Tovey and Susie Hall, brings Robilliard’s words and spirit to life.
🎙️ LIVE TALK ART PODCAST
After the screening, join hosts Russell Tovey & Robert Diament for a special live recording of Talk Art, featuring Susie Hall for an in-depth discussion on Robilliard’s legacy and the creative process.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
ZIAH ZIAH LIVE at TKE Studios
ZIAH ZIAH LIVE at TKE Studios
Saturday 22 March | 7:30 PM
It is alien, it is human—it is pure queer rage and JOY.
Join us for a live performance by Ziah Ziah, TKE Studios’ current Performance Artist in Residence. Exploring the ungraspable darkness and euphoria of the human experience, Ziah Ziah connects through raw, unfiltered energy and a pop sensibility that is both familiar and otherworldly.
Developed during her residency at TKE Studios, this new work channels months of exploration, experimentation, and immersion in performance. Don’t miss this one-night-only event.
TKE STUDIOS SPRING SHOW
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY’S AND SUNDAY’S DURING THE SHOW DATES.
VICTORIA HOUSE RESIDENCY TM DAVY + ALINA ZAMANOVA
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY’S AND SUNDAY’S DURING THE SHOW DATES.
Guy Oliver’s Sincerely Yours
TKE Studios artist Guy Oliver presents Sincerely Yours, a themed screening and talk exploring the interplay of irony and sincerity in contemporary culture. Through a curated selection of films and clips, Oliver will delve into the complex, often blurred lines between performance, authenticity, and artistic subversion.
At the heart of the discussion are two key figures:
Andy Kaufman – the avant-garde comedian and performance artist whose elaborate pranks and refusal to break character challenged the very nature of comedy and reality.
John Smith – the British filmmaker known for his playful yet profound manipulation of cinematic language, blending documentary with deception to question truth and perception.
Drawing connections between their work and those they’ve inspired, Oliver will navigate the ways in which irony and sincerity intersect in film, comedy, and performance art.
Pay what you can tickets
Screening of Tracey Emin's Top Spot + Why I Never Became A Dancer
Taking its title from a teenage disco, this feature from Dame Tracey Emin is a chapter in her body of autobiographical work. Drawing on her experiences growing up in Margate.
Joline Kwakkenbos and Elissa Cray
Part of Off Season with a special Shapeshifters event.
Shapeshifters: An exhibition by @elissacray and @joline_kwakkenbos, curated by Dame @traceyeminstudio
🕒 Opening Hours:
Saturday, 25th January and Sunday, January 26th
Open 12 PM – 5 PM
Special Event:
Sunday, January 26th from 3 PM – 5 PM, experience an audio installation and an opportunity to meet the artists behind Shapeshifters.
About Off Season:
Off Season is a grassroots pop-up art festival designed to spotlight Margate’s creative community during the quieter Winter months. From January 24th–26th, enjoy exhibitions and events across unconventional spaces—shop windows, cafes, studios, and homes—all celebrating the vibrancy of Margate.
Joline Kwakkenbos and Elissa Cray
An exhibition featuring the works of Joline Kwakkenbos and Elissa Cray.