UNDER THE VOLCANO

in collaboration with DSD Collective , ExtractArt, Margarine,  and SYN:ERGETIC

Under the Volcano is an ongoing series of events, launched in September 2025, dedicated to exploring the transformations in the perception of nature and the concept of the Sublime.

At a time marked by widespread cultural pessimism, this project seeks to foster an optimistic perception of our present by opening a dialogue on the climate crisis and humanity’s place within its natural and cultural environment.

In this curatorial project brought together visual arts, film, poetry, and philosophy to address questions of engagement, perception, and thought. Across disciplines, the series highlights connections and resonances — how practices question one another and offer new perspectives.

At its core, Under the Volcano engages with the duality of the Sublime — beauty and terror intertwined — as a way to rethink our relationship to the world. Rather than resigning to decay or apocalyptic visions, the project embraces metamorphosis, seeking new paradigms of coexistence that transcend the Anthropocene and open up paths of renewal.

Through this series, KA32 aims to build a lasting network of artists, thinkers, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds within Berlin’s vibrant cultural scene — to reflect together on the most pressing questions of our time.

Past events:

UNDER THE THRESHOLD

BEYOND THE HORIZON