Joseph Constable Appointed Director of Kunsthall Stavanger in Norway

After four years at the De La Warr Pavilion, Joseph Constable will be stepping down from his role as Head of Exhibitions in the autumn to take up an exciting new role as Director of Kunsthall Stavanger in Norway. 

Since starting at DLWP in 2021, Joseph has conceived and delivered diverse and ambitious exhibitions and public programmes that have had local, national, and international impact. Among his most notable projects are Hélio Oiticica, ‘Waiting for the Internal Sun’ – a rich and participatory insight into one of Brazil’s most seminal artists; Angelo Madsen: ‘A Crisis of Human Contact’ – a multi-disciplinary commission reflecting on trans intimacies and structures of kinship; Laetitia Yhap: ‘An Ending to a Beginning’, which highlighted the unique voice of this Hastings-based artist, and Barbara Kasten: ‘Site Lines’, a site-specific response to the Pavilion’s unique architecture that engaged visitors throughout the summer months. In 2023, Joseph brought Tschabalala Self’s monumental sculpture, ‘Seated’ to the Pavilion, which continues to sit proudly on our Lawns, looking out to the sea.

This is just a small selection of the 20+ projects that Joseph has curated during his time at the Pavilion, while leading the Exhibitions team, making key fundraising, strategy, and business planning contributions, and fostering relationships with our audiences, supporters, and community partners. Notably, Joseph has supported the development of Beeching Road Studios as part of its Steering Group and has collaborated with Flatland Projects on the initiation of a new Curatorial Fellowship programme, which is now in its third iteration, and through the Studio Development Programme for emerging artists.

‘Joseph has made a real impact on our visual arts programme, developing strong and meaningful relationships with artists, creating opportunities for new and emerging work to be exhibited, and curating engaging experiences for audiences. He has also been thoughtful and collaborative in working alongside our brilliant community partners. He will be missed here in Bexhill.’

Stewart Drew, Director and CEO of the De La Warr Pavilion

Joseph’s last project at DLWP will be the first European survey exhibition of the visionary artist and gallerist, Betty Parsons, opening 4 October 2025, before taking up his new role in January 2026.