Projects

Exploring creativity through interdisciplinary art and ecological initiatives.

Maritima 01

Artistic Dialogues with the Mediterranean’s Soul

Artistic-scientific collaboration, workshops, exhibitions around Mediterranean islands

MARLANDS

Maritima is a dynamic initiative uniting scientists, artists, organizations, and institutions to foster innovative artistic dialogues about the Mediterranean.

Recognized in 2021 as one of the 28 most sustainable and innovative initiatives by SDSN Youth Mediterranean (aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals), the project was featured on page 27 of their report. This honor celebrates youth-led efforts across the Mediterranean's culturally and politically diverse landscape, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the region's future.

Maritima's selected works explore the Mediterranean's rich histories, migration flows, and cultural exchanges while engaging with its unique natural environment. The sea is envisioned as a living, dynamic entity with its own intricate "inner world," home to species that remain underexplored or critically endangered.

Rooted in the region, Maritima connects the scientific study and protection of this extraordinary marine ecosystem with artistic creativity. Together, they address themes of transformation, interconnection, and sustainability.

MARLANDS is a cultural interdisciplinary initiative aimed at uniting Mediterranean islands through the exploration and preservation of their cultural heritage and ecosystems. Co-founded in 2022 by the Creative Europe program of the European Union, the project fosters collaboration among artists, researchers, and cultural figures to create unique artworks that address local culture and ecological challenges. By documenting cultural heritage and promoting sustainable practices, MARLANDS2 helps communities adapt to climate change and strengthens international relations between islands and urban cultural centers.

The initiative focuses on the cultural significance of each island, particularly in relation to the sea, and culminates in a showcase of island creativity in cities such as Paris, Barcelona, Athens, and Valencia. By connecting island heritage with urban modernity, MARLANDS2 enriches cultural programs, preserves the uniqueness of these areas, and addresses their isolation. Collaborating with locals, scientists, and cultural institutions in Malta, Sicily, Mallorca, Cyprus, and Corsica, MARLANDS aims to bridge the gap between culture and nature, nurturing sustainable creative processes and enhancing visibility across Europe.

Elena Posokhova is a Paris-based contemporary art curator with over ten years of experience in interdisciplinary projects that merge ecology and art across Europe.

Curatorial Projects Overview

Elena specializes in Mediterranean cultural dynamics and fosters collaboration among artists and scientists.

Sustainability in Art

As POUSH's resident curator, Elena drives art-science collaborations, focusing on sustainability, co-creation, and cultural issues

Academic Background

Elena holds a master’s in Art History from Sorbonne University and is pursuing a doctorate at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, researching art, science, and sustainability.

Key Projects

Elena has led EU and UN-backed projects like MARITIMA 01 and MARLANDS, uniting artists, scientists, and communities to explore Mediterranean ecosystems and heritage