Art + Research is a virtual conceptual and phenomenological art laboratory, aims to pioneer a new era where arts and science converge to foster creativity and innovation. This lab seeks to create artworks grounded in scientific research, bridging gaps between Art, Design, and Science by exploring deep humanitarian concepts and integrating advanced technologies. The goal is to build a futuristic perspective that addresses human physical and emotional needs through interdisciplinary collaboration.
This approach resonates with contemporary initiatives that emphasize the synthesis of artistic creativity and scientific inquiry to address complex humanitarian and societal challenges. Art can serve as a medium to communicate complex scientific ideas in accessible and engaging ways, making abstract theories tangible and emotionally resonant. Moreover, the integration of humanitarian knowledge into art and design enhances the spiritual and societal values embedded in creative activities.
The lab’s focus on deep humanitarian concepts aligns with the broader discourse on art’s role in reflecting and shaping human experiences, particularly in crisis or conflict contexts. Art can provide nuanced understanding and emotional engagement with humanitarian issues, fostering empathy, care ethics, and social justice. It also encourages dialogue between artists, scientists, and humanitarians to co-create works that not only represent but also anticipate and reconstruct human conditions, thus contributing to peace, justice, and collective well-being.
By combining conceptual and phenomenological approaches, the lab emphasizes both the ideas behind artworks and the lived experience they evoke, creating a space where scientific data and human emotions intersect. This interdisciplinary environment encourages innovative uses of technology, such as data sonification and interactive models, to transform scientific information into sensory and artistic experiences that fulfill both intellectual curiosity and emotional needs.
What is A+R
FOUNDERS
Art + Research was founded by a visionary team of interdisciplinary pioneers who share a passion for bridging the worlds of art, science, and humanitarian inquiry. Drawing on diverse backgrounds in conceptual art, scientific research, and advanced technology, the founders established this laboratory to foster innovative collaborations that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Their commitment is to create a dynamic platform where artistic creativity is deeply informed by scientific rigor and humanitarian concerns, opening new pathways for creativity, empathy, and social impact. With a shared vision of a future where art and science coalesce to meet human physical and emotional needs, the founders continue to guide the lab’s mission to inspire transformative, research-driven artworks.
Mohamed Shoukry
Art + Research | Founder ART DIRECTOR
Nessreen Youssef
Art + Research | Founder rESEARCH DIRECTOR
A+R PEOPLE
ART & RESEARCH TEAM
Art + Research team comprises a diverse collective of creative thinkers, scientists, and humanitarians dedicated to exploring the intersections of conceptual art, phenomenology, and cutting-edge science. This interdisciplinary group brings together expertise in fields such as digital imaging, immersive technologies, bioart, and social research, enabling the lab to investigate deep humanitarian themes through innovative artistic practices. By fostering collaborative environments, the team engages in experimental processes that translate scientific data and technological advances into sensory, emotional, and socially relevant artworks. Their work not only pushes the boundaries of artistic expression but also catalyzes dialogue, empathy, and social justice, embodying the lab’s core mission to unite art, design, and science in service of a more humane and innovative future.
Aliaa Hossam
Art + Research | team artist & Researcher
Badr ElSherwani
Art + Research | team artist & Researcher
Mostafa Amer
Art + Research | team artist & Researcher
