Carnesky's Archive

People will see a digital installation showcasing 25 years of Marisa Carnesky's radical performance documentation, including works such as the Dragon Ladies, Carnesky's Ghost Train, and Dr Carnesky's Incredible Bleeding Woman.

What is the Live Archive? The Live Archive is a digital installation built by Carnesky Productions, unearthing 25 years of radical performance documentation, from the DIY punk roots of the Dragon Ladies to the fairground splendor of Carnesky's Ghost Train and most recently Dr Carnesky's Incredible Bleeding Woman.

Who is behind the Live Archive? Marisa Carnesky, a British live artist and showwoman, is behind the Live Archive, collaborating with an extraordinary range of artists and makers to realise her creative visions.

Why is it worth going? The Live Archive is worth going to for solace, inspiration, and to explore Marisa Carnesky's feminist body of work, which has been built over 25 years, and the event will take place from Monday, 7 December 2026, to Monday, 28 December 2026, at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Brighton; tickets are with the button beside the article.