Bardo Projektraum

An independent contemporary art space and cultural hub in Berlin-Friedrichshain, founded and artistically directed by Marcela Villanueva as the central physical platform of Karne Kunst’s curatorial ecosystem. Bardo supports Latin American, Caribbean and diasporic artistic practices in Berlin while creating sustained space for migrant, feminist, queer and historically underrepresented positions. Its programme combines exhibitions, curatorial residencies, artistic research, performances, screenings, workshops, talks, publications and public programmes, bringing artists, curators, researchers and local communities into close exchange. Beyond presenting finished work, Bardo functions as a site for experimentation, professional development and long-term project development, supporting both Marcela’s own curatorial practice and projects led by invited curators. Since 2026, the space has been supported through Berlin’s two-year Basisförderung für Präsentationsorte, consolidating its role within the city’s independent art ecosystem.