Irakli Sabekia

Irakli Sabekia is a Georgian designer and artistic researcher based in Amsterdam, serving as a tutor and lecturer in the Master's program at Design Academy Eindhoven since 2022. He maintains guest lecturing roles at multiple art and design schools internationally, fostering cross-institutional collaboration.

His research examines human positioning within artificial/natural systems through interdisciplinary methods, with core interests including:

• Sociopolitical dimensions of technology
• Artistic research methodologies
• Human-environment friction points
• Design as a tool for systemic critique

Sabekia has received nominations for prestigious awards recognizing his innovative approach:

• STARTS Prize
• Hublot Design Prize
• Falling Walls breakthrough
• New Technological Art Award

His participatory projects emphasize dialogue and collective practices, frequently showcased at major international venues like Bozar Centre for Fine Arts and Ars Electronica Festival.