ARTCOGNITION

History:

History:

We believe that a human needs a human. Physical galleries and exhibition spaces remain open for connection, reflection, and dialogue. Where art once entered the realm of science and education, today these fields find a natural home within art itself.

We also inherit the cultural legacy of Kunsthalle Detroit. In 2009, during a dark period for the city, artists with Russian roots moved from New York and founded the Museum of Light Art—Kunsthalle Detroit (KunsthalleDetroit.org). Their mission: to bring light back to Detroit. By 2018, their work had grown into a global movement based in Europe.

Today, we carry that torch forward. ARTCOGNITION is our manifesto — an interdisciplinary platform for healing and communication through the shared languages of science, art, and nature.

THE TEAM
THE TEAM

Larisa Travina

Inspirer

Independent researcher, artist, and art therapy consultant based in Detroit, USA. Born in Chelyabinsk, she graduated with a PhD degree in psychology.
Her ongoing interests lie in the epistemologies of science and art, the role of metaphor in knowledge production, and the use of artistic imagery within scientific research.

Olga Spirina

Pilar

Born in Moscow, Olga Spirina earned a degree in biology from Moscow State University. She moved to the U.S. in pursuit of scientific research but eventually became disillusioned with its impact. Shifting her focus, she built a successful career as an entrepreneur and farmer. Olga advocates for sustainable living and environmentally conscious practices.

Anton Mashanov

Cattleman

Anton Mashanov, born in Moscow USSR, is a designer and art director with a background in psychology and environmental science. He defensed democracy during the August Coup in 1991 and later supported Alexei Navalny’s 2013 mayoral campaign. After a career in Russian media and advertising, he emigrated to the U.S. and now resides in Michigan.

OUR PROJECTS

Highland Park Art Residency

A community-based residency program exploring interdisciplinary practices in a post-industrial urban environment.

ArtTogether

A solidarity project supporting Ukrainians affected by the war through collaborative art initiatives.

NatureArt

A project devoted to creating and curating nature-based art objects — including antibonsai, aquariums, and other works made from or inspired by natural materials.

A Globe of Psychology
for Artists and Art-Related Fields

Online course developed as part of the School of Constructive Psychology, the course introduces psychological concepts through the lens of visual art and creativity.

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