BERTHOLD SAMPLE SALE at TKE Studios
Saturday 22 November, 6–9pm
TKE Studios, Margate

TKE Studios opens its doors for a special one-night-only sale of pieces donated by acclaimed fashion designer Raimund Berthold.

Known for his sculptural silhouettes, utilitarian aesthetic, and strong connections to the contemporary art world, Berthold has shown at London Fashion Week and collaborated with fashion and art institutions worldwide. This rare sale offers the chance to collect unique pieces from his archive at accessible prices, with proceeds supporting future projects at TKE.

Everyone welcome. No booking required.

Join us for a 4-hour workshop led by Ted Rogers; a day to move, breathe, and get into the mess and beauty of the body. Expect poetic, physical, and deeply felt movement rooted in contemporary dance, improvisation, and personal exploration.

This is for anyone curious about dance as a way of connecting to themselves, to others and to what’s moving underneath it all.

🔥 It’ll be sweaty and full-bodied

👕 Wear clothes you can really move in

💧 Bring water

💛 Come open hearted

Ted is a multidisciplinary artist based at TKE Studios. Their work explores the body as a site of emotion, memory and romance - gritty and tender all at once.

All levels welcome. Come as you are.

In Conversation: Tracey Emin & Dr Peter Meades
Strangeland: 20 Years On
29 October 2025 | 7–9pm
TKE Studios, Margate

To mark the 20th anniversary of Strangeland, Tracey Emin’s uncompromising and deeply personal memoir, join us for an intimate conversation between the artist and Dr Peter Meades, London-based psychotherapist and author of the forthcoming I’m Fine (But Not Really).

First published in 2005, Strangeland traces Emin’s life through the Margate of her childhood, the Turkey of her forefathers, and the chaotic brilliance of her early career in London. Honest, shocking, and profoundly romantic, it remains one of the most searingly original memoirs of the past two decades.

The 20th anniversary edition, published by Hodder & Stoughton, features a new introduction from Emin, reflecting on the book’s enduring resonance, and the ways in which memory, trauma, and creativity shape a life.

Dr Meades brings to the conversation over 25 years’ experience as a psychotherapist and service leader in the NHS, now working in private practice. His insights into the intersections of psychotherapy, art, and culture will open up a dialogue with Tracey about the vulnerabilities, contradictions, and survival strategies that underpin both Strangeland and her approach to art.

This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear Tracey Emin discuss her life and work with candour and humour, in her hometown of Margate.

🎟️ Tickets:
£20 – Talk only
£40 – Talk + signed copy of Strangeland

DANCE WORKSHOP

Ted Rogers be teaching an All Levels Dance Workshop at @TKEStudios on Friday 24 October. This is a 4 hour workshop so we can pace ourselves and have time to breathe and reflect.

It will be physical.

Please bring something comfortable to wear. Something to hydrate yourself with and an open heart.

Ted Rogers is a multidisciplinary artist based at TKE Studios in Margate. Their expansive practice is rooted primarily in movement, vulnerability and visceral romanticism.

Sound Immersion & Workshop with Keziah
Sunday 5 October, 17:30–19:15 (doors 17:30)

Step into an evening of deep listening and resonance with artist and musician Keziah. Using the transformative power of gongs, she will guide you through a sound immersion designed to quiet the mind, restore balance, and open up new ways of experiencing music and vibration.

No experience necessary, just bring curiosity and an openness to listen differently.

Join us for a 4-hour workshop led by Ted Rogers; a day to move, breathe, and get into the mess and beauty of the body. Expect poetic, physical, and deeply felt movement rooted in contemporary dance, improvisation, and personal exploration.

This is for anyone curious about dance as a way of connecting to themselves, to others and to what’s moving underneath it all.

🔥 It’ll be sweaty and full-bodied

👕 Wear clothes you can really move in

💧 Bring water

💛 Come open hearted

Ted is a multidisciplinary artist based at TKE Studios. Their work explores the body as a site of emotion, memory and romance - gritty and tender all at once.

All levels welcome. Come as you are.

Join us on Thursday 7th August, 6–9pm for an evening of drawing, expression, and exploration with artist Joline Kwakkenbos, as part of the Margate Pride Art Map.

This event invites members of the queer community to engage with drawing as a way to explore identity, presence, and performance. Unlike traditional life drawing, this session invites participants to bring their own costumes, props, or looks, and will have the opportunity to pose and model if they choose.

The bar will be open, and there’ll be time to relax, mingle, and connect throughout the evening.

Join performance artist fellow Ziah Ziah for a gentle closing ceremony to mark the end of the TKE Spring Show. Held in the light-filled main gallery, this 1 hour 45 minute session invites you to experience the exhibition through body and sound.

Drawing on her background in performance and music, Ziah will guide participants through somatic exercises and a sound immersion using gong, bowls, and voice. Please wear something warm and comfortable, and bring something to lie on, a pillow, and drawing materials if you'd like. Open to all bodies — come with an open mind.

Spaces are limited for comfort.

DEEPER CUT is a performance piece and exhibition by TKE Performance Artist Fellow and multi-disciplinary artist Keziah (Ziah Ziah). Developed during her residency at TKE Studios, this new work is an immersive exploration of hair, self-expression, healing, ritual, and relationships, drawing from her 15+ years as a hairdresser.

Through sound, music, film, and sculpture, Keziah transforms the salon into a portal of transformation—where hair becomes both canvas and ritual, and where the intimate exchange between hairdresser and client reveals layers of identity, trust, and change.

“I made this piece as a homage to the trade. The more I explored it, the more I uncovered the immense depth of what we do—how hairdressing holds space for healing, creation, and even magic in an everyday pursuit.” – Ziah Ziah

The salon is more than a space for styling—it is a stage for reinvention, a mirror for self-perception, and a place where conversations unfold with raw honesty. Every cut carries meaning: the shedding of an old self, the marking of a new beginning, the weight of transformation.

Join us for this one-night performance and exhibition, where the ritual of the salon takes center stage in an immersive, multi-sensory experience.

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

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