Artist bio:

Elena Rabkina is an artist and psychologist working with themes of trauma, resilience, and transformation. She is also the founder of the Artistic Research and Social Innovation Foundation.

Originally from Belarus, she was forced to leave due to political repression, later lived and worked in Ukraine, and relocated again following the full-scale war. Her practice is rooted in personal experience and explores how individuals navigate instability and rebuild a sense of self.

Her work has been presented across contemporary art platforms in Europe, including Zagreb Contemporary Art Museum (Croatia), National Center for Contemporary Arts (Belarus), SÜDBAHNHOF fotografische Werke (Germany), Mark Rothko Art Center (Latvia), Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture (Ukraine), Ars Electronica (Austria), Pakhuis de Zwijger (Netherlands).

17.04. Fri 19:00 - Opening

18.04. Sat 19:00 - Artist Tour

30.04. Tue 20:00 - Lecture “Staying Grounded in Uncertin Times”

09.05. Sat 19:00 Artist Meetup

15.04. Fri 19:00 Artist Tour and Finnissage

ARSIF (Artistic Research and Social Innovation Foundation) fosters collaboration, education, and innovation through artistic research labs, mentorship programs, exhibitions, and game-based activism. We empower individuals facing displacement, censorship, and systemic barriers, helping them transform their ideas into impactful projects that inspire change.

By bridging art, research, and social action, we create a space where diverse perspectives come together, fostering dialogue, critical thinking, and creative solutions to today’s pressing issues—including freedom of speech, climate change, and human rights, gender equality.

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