ERL

ARSI

Elena rabkina laboratory

fOR Artistic research

& Social Innovation

Welcome to the Elena Rabkina Laboratory of Artistic Research for Social Innovation!


Here we are dedicated to bridging academia and the artistic world, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex societal issues. Through rigorous inquiry and creative exploration, we strive to push boundaries and inspire positive change.


Join us in our mission to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future through the transformative power of art and research.

Founded by artist and researcher Elena Rabkina in 2020, the Laboratory serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration.


We facilitate research, host roundtable discussions, international meet ups, foster exchanges and projects between art and science.


Our mission is to strengthen the role of artistic research as a form of inquiry and expression, uniting diverse perspectives to drive innovation and advance understanding in both fields.

PROJECTS

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Research question How can we use objects and stories to trace the emotional and sentimental attachments that migrants have to their homes both as a physical place and as a cultural and social construct
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Research question How taking care of your immediate urban environment can be enforcements of human rights in the situation of OPression

01

DVORYK

2024, board game

02

TRACING HOME (ONGOING)

2024, interactive installation

Research question the interplay between solitude and expression experienced by 10 Finnish creators in Ostrobothnia Finland

03

ARTISTS AT WORK

2023, photography

Research question How thEatre of the future is envisioned by its workers and visitors how aspects of privacy and horizontality are presented in the modern theatre space

04

Between private and public (Ongoing)

2022-2024, photography, participatory art

Research question the relationship between vulnerability and publicity allowing the viewer to get a glimpse of the refugee experience through self reflection

05

14 confessions to the city

2022, interactive art

Research question How does the Belarusian diaspora in Odesa perceive their identity cultural cohesion sense of belonging following the forced migration after protests of 2020

06

SEA HEALS

2021-2022, photography

Research question How do diversity and inclusion initiatives impact labor migration within the Austrian hotel industry
Research question How can the concept of fake news be effectively introduced and explained to young school audiences in a way that promotes critical thinking digital literacy

07

MEDIA MAYHEM

2023, board game

08

INVISIBLE PEOPLE

2022, interactive art, photography

Research question How can statistics about the war in Ukraine be communicated in a manner that prioritizes emotional resonance over logical analysis fostering empathy and meaningful engagement

09

FALLING

2022, interactive installation

Research question How do female activists can influence urban landscapes through their artistic interventions

10

HER DEED

2021, photography

Research question the specifics of the burn out factors and coping mechanisms among young people

11

I am okay

2021-2022, board game

Research question subjective and objective in art a paradigm shift in the perception of expert opinion by society in the questions concerning xenophobia HIV stigma nationalism traditional family

12

THE CRITICS

2017, theatre play

COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

  • Art and Science Meet Up Amsterdam (NL) - Monthly throughout 2024
  • Female Leadership Accelerator (LT) - February-April 2024 (annual)
  • Artist Round Table on Climate Change Lisbon (PT) - July 2024

EVENTS participation

  • Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference (US): June 7-9, 2024 (upcoming)
  • International Conference on Studies of Belonging and Mobility (NL)
  • Contemporary Art Festival "CONNECT" (UA)
  • European Architecture Student Assembly (EE)
  • TEDx (BY)

Get in touch

We warmly welcome collaborations from individuals and organizations alike. Whether you're an artist, researcher, academic institution, or community group. Get in touch with us to explore potential partnerships and opportunities.