Turquoise water, a colourful ball and black-and-white waves distorted by video interference

Independent cultural initiative · Barcelona & beyond

Art in motion.People inconnection.

Visual experiments, cultural encounters and experiences that bring us together.

We create encounters between art, people and places.

Absens is an independent cultural initiative based in Barcelona. Through exhibitions, images, music and shared experiences, we make room for curiosity, exchange and new perspectives.

Selected work

Photography / film / visual experiments

Red and violet shadows with analog video interference — Moving image01

Valeriya painting at an easel, captured in black and white — Creative process02

A blue-grey architectural detail and a folded surface — Photography03

Valeriya Yamanova / @lost.film.roll ↗

ABSENS / 01—07

Experiences & services

At Fox House and other venues. Each experience is shaped around your project.

01

Event planning & production

From the first idea to the gathering itself: concept, venue coordination and production, with the details brought together around your brief.

02

Photography

Photography for people, projects and events, with an attentive eye for atmosphere, light and the moments in between.

03

Film & video production

Video for creative projects, events and visual stories — from the initial idea to filming and editing.

04

Music programming & sound

Musical selections and sound shaped around the atmosphere, format and rhythm of your event.

05

Tastings

Food and drink tastings developed with selected venues, producers and collaborators.

06

Accommodation

Coordination of stays at Fox House and other selected venues, as part of a gathering, retreat or individual programme.

07

Sports & outdoor activities

Sports and outdoor experiences organised with local partners to suit the venue, group and programme.

Available individually or as part of a complete programme. Venues and collaborators are selected for each project.

Barcelona · Open to collaboration

Let’s make something happen.

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll shape the next step together.

Email usyamanova.lera@gmail.com ↗@absens_lab ↗

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 October 2026

1. Preamble

Absens Lab SL (hereinafter, "Absens", "Company", "we", "us" or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data processed in connection with its website at https://absenslab.com (hereinafter, the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data, as well as the rights available to individuals under applicable data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared with reference to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 ("LOPDGDD") and other applicable data protection legislation.

2. Data controller

The entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data described in this Privacy Policy is:

Absens Lab SL

Registered address: Calle de Lepant 270, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Tax Identification Number (NIF): B26765388.

Email: yamanova.lera@gmail.com.

For any questions concerning the processing of personal data or the exercise of data protection rights, please contact us using the email address above.

3. Personal data we may process

The Website is primarily informational and does not require visitors to create an account or provide personal data to browse its publicly available content.

However, limited personal data may be processed in the following circumstances.

3.1. Data provided voluntarily

If you contact us by email, we may process data you voluntarily provide, including:

Your name, where provided;
Your email address;
Your professional or organisational affiliation, where relevant;
The content of your message;
Any additional data you choose to include in your correspondence.

We ask that you do not provide sensitive personal data unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

3.2. Technical data

When you access the Website, certain technical data may be processed by the hosting provider or other technical service providers involved in delivering and securing the Website.

Depending on the technical configuration, such data may include:

IP address;
date and time of access;
browser type and version;
device and operating system data;
requested pages and technical request data;
error logs and security-related data.

The specific categories of technical data processed depend on the Website's actual hosting and infrastructure configuration.

3.3. Data from third-party communications

If you communicate with Absens through an external platform, such as a social media service, we may receive the data that you choose to share with us through that platform.

The platform's independent processing of personal data is governed by its own privacy policy.

3.4. Voluntary provision of personal data

Providing personal data through email correspondence is generally voluntary. However, certain data, such as your contact details and the content of your enquiry, may be necessary for us to respond to your request. If such data is not provided, we may be unable to process or respond to your enquiry.

No personal data is required to access the publicly available informational content of the Website, except for technical data that may be automatically processed as necessary for its operation.

4. Purposes and legal bases of processing

We process personal data only where there is an appropriate legal basis under Article 6 GDPR.

Purpose	Legal basis
Responding to enquiries and correspondence	Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests
Taking steps at the request of an individual prior to entering into a contract with that individual	Article 6(1)(b) GDPR
Managing professional communications and potential business collaborations	Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests
Maintaining Website functionality, technical security and preventing misuse	Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests
Complying with applicable legal obligations	Article 6(1)(c) GDPR

Our legitimate interests include maintaining effective communication with individuals interested in our activities, operating a secure Website and protecting our legitimate business interests.

Where processing is based on legitimate interests, we take into account the rights and freedoms of the individuals concerned.

If we introduce any processing activity requiring consent, we will request that consent where required by applicable law.

5. Marketing communications

Absens does not currently operate email marketing campaigns or subscription-based promotional mailing lists through the Website.

Contacting us by email does not automatically constitute consent to receive marketing communications.

We will not use your contact details for unsolicited promotional mailing lists without an appropriate legal basis and compliance with applicable electronic communications rules.

If marketing communications are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated and any legally required consent or other safeguards will be implemented.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

According to the Website's current stated configuration, Absens does not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel or other advertising or behavioural analytics tools.

Absens does not intentionally deploy cookies for advertising, profiling or behavioural tracking purposes.

However, the Website's hosting infrastructure or technical components may use strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies to enable functionality, maintain security or deliver content.

The presence, purpose and duration of any such technologies depend on the actual technical configuration and should be verified before publication of this Policy.

If non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies are introduced, Absens will provide the relevant information and implement a consent mechanism where required by applicable law.

7. Disclosure of personal data

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be disclosed only where reasonably necessary and legally permitted, including to:

hosting and technical infrastructure providers;
email and communication service providers;
professional advisers, where necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes;
public authorities, regulators or courts where disclosure is required by law.

Where third-party service providers process personal data on our behalf, we will ensure that appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards are in place as required by applicable data protection legislation.

8. International data transfers

Depending on the location and configuration of the technical service providers used by Absens, personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (hereinafter, "EEA").

The categories of service providers involved in any international transfers, the relevant destination countries and the applicable transfer safeguards will be identified on the basis of the Company's actual service arrangements. Where applicable, individuals may request further information about these safeguards by contacting Absens.

Where personal data is transferred to a country outside the EEA and the transfer is subject to Chapter V GDPR, Absens will ensure that an appropriate transfer mechanism is in place.

Such mechanisms may include:

an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission;
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, together with supplementary measures where necessary;
another lawful transfer mechanism recognised under the GDPR.

Information about applicable transfer safeguards may be requested using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy.

9. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements.

In particular:

General enquiries: personal data is retained for up to 12 months after the last relevant communication, unless a longer retention period is necessary for an ongoing business relationship, compliance with legal obligations or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Potential contractual relationships: relevant data may be retained for the duration of pre-contractual discussions and, where a contractual relationship is established, for the periods applicable to that relationship.
Technical and security data: retention depends on the actual technical infrastructure, operational security requirements and applicable legal obligations.
Legal compliance and disputes: relevant data may be retained for applicable statutory periods or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

When personal data is no longer necessary, we will delete it, anonymise it or restrict its processing where appropriate and technically feasible.

10. Data security

Absens takes reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Such measures are selected having regard to the nature of the data processed, the risks involved and the technical environment.

However, no internet-based communication or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Your data protection rights

Subject to the conditions and limitations established by applicable law, you may exercise the following rights:

Right of access: obtain confirmation of whether your personal data is being processed and access relevant data.
Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure: request deletion of personal data where the legal requirements are met.
Right to restriction: request restriction of processing in circumstances recognised by the GDPR.
Right to data portability: receive certain personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format where applicable.
Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests, including on grounds relating to your particular situation.
Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Rights relating to automated decision-making: exercise the protections provided by Article 22 GDPR where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: yamanova.lera@gmail.com.

We may request data reasonably necessary to verify your identity before processing a request.

We will respond within the periods prescribed by applicable data protection legislation, generally within one month, subject to any lawful extension.

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your personal data has been processed in violation of applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

In Spain, the relevant supervisory authority is: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)

Website: https://www.aepd.es/.

You may also contact us directly to raise any privacy concerns before submitting a complaint.

13. Third-party websites and social media

The Website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms, including Instagram.

When you follow such links, you may leave the Website and become subject to the privacy practices of the relevant third-party service.

Absens does not determine or control the independent data processing practices of such third parties.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

14. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended to provide general information about Absens and its activities and is not specifically directed at children.

Absens does not intentionally collect personal data from children through dedicated registration or account-creation features.

If we become aware that personal data relating to a child has been processed without an appropriate legal basis, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter in accordance with applicable law.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our processing activities, technical infrastructure or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will be made available on the Website, together with its effective or last updated date.

Where required by law, additional notice or consent will be provided in connection with material changes.

16. Contact us

For questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Absens Lab SL

Calle de Lepant 270, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Email: yamanova.lera@gmail.com

Terms of Use

Last updated: 24 October 2026

1. Preamble

Welcome to the website of Absens Lab SL (hereinafter, the "Website"), available at https://absenslab.com.

The Website is operated by Absens Lab SL (hereinafter, "Absens", "Company", "we", "us" or "our"), a company incorporated under the laws of Spain.

Company information:

Legal name: Absens Lab SL.

Registered address: Calle de Lepant 270, 08013 Barcelona, Spain.

Tax Identification Number (NIF): B26765388.

Commercial registry details: Registered with the Commercial Registry of Barcelona (Registro Mercantil de Barcelona), Company Record (Hoja) B-651000, Folio 1, First Registration (Inscripción 1ª), IRUS 1000467102148.

Contact email: yamanova.lera@gmail.com.

These Terms of Use (hereinafter, "Terms") govern access to and use of the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue using the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

The Website serves as an informational and promotional platform presenting Absens, its activities, creative projects, exhibitions, collaborations and related initiatives.

The information published on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Website does not provide online purchasing facilities, paid subscriptions, user accounts or contractual booking services.

Any potential professional cooperation or other arrangement discussed through the contact details provided on the Website shall be subject to separately agreed terms.

3. Access and permitted use

Access to the Website is generally free of charge, excluding any internet connection or telecommunications costs charged by third-party providers.

Users agree to use the Website lawfully and responsibly, in accordance with these Terms and applicable legislation.

In particular, users must not:

use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purposes;

attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its infrastructure or related systems;

introduce malicious software, viruses or other harmful technologies;

interfere with the availability, security or proper functioning of the Website;

use automated tools to extract substantial portions of Website content without authorisation, except where permitted by applicable law;

reproduce, distribute or commercially exploit protected Website materials without the necessary permission.

Absens reserves the right to take reasonable measures to protect the Website against unlawful or abusive activity.

4. Intellectual property rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original content, including its design, layout, text, graphics, visual identity and other materials, are owned by Absens or used under appropriate authorisation.

The Website may also display photographs, artworks, creative works and other materials belonging to artists, photographers, collaborators or other third parties.

All applicable intellectual property rights remain with their respective owners.

Access to the Website does not grant users ownership of, or a licence to commercially exploit, any intellectual property displayed on the Website.

Users may view Website materials and make copies strictly for lawful personal, non-commercial purposes, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Any reproduction, modification, distribution, public communication or commercial use of protected materials beyond the limits permitted by law requires prior authorisation from the relevant rights holder.

Nothing in these Terms restricts any rights or exceptions granted to users under mandatory intellectual property legislation.

For intellectual property enquiries, please contact: yamanova.lera@gmail.com.

5. Accuracy of information

Absens endeavours to keep the information published on the Website accurate and reasonably up to date.

However, information concerning projects, exhibitions, collaborations, events or other activities may change.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Website content does not constitute a binding commercial offer, professional advice or a contractual commitment.

Absens does not guarantee that all information will be complete, current or free from errors at all times.

Users are encouraged to contact Absens directly to confirm information relevant to a proposed collaboration or other arrangement.

6. Third-party websites and links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or other external resources.

Such websites are operated independently and may be subject to their own terms of use and privacy policies.

Absens does not control the content, security, availability or data processing practices of independent third-party websites.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply endorsement of the relevant third party or its content.

Users access third-party resources at their own discretion, subject to any rights and protections provided by applicable law.

7. Availability and website modifications

Absens may update, modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website where reasonably necessary, including for technical, operational, security or legal reasons.

Absens does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability of the Website.

Reasonable efforts may be made to maintain the Website's security and functionality, but temporary interruptions may occur.

8. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The Website is provided for general informational purposes.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Absens shall not be liable for losses or damages arising solely from:

temporary unavailability or technical interruptions of the Website;

errors or omissions in general informational content;

unauthorised interference by third parties beyond the Company's reasonable control;

content or services provided by independent third-party websites.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, personal injury or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Nothing in these Terms affects mandatory rights available to users under applicable consumer protection or other legislation.

9. Privacy and personal data

Any processing of personal data in connection with the Website is governed by the Company's Privacy Policy, available through the Website.

Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy to understand how their personal data may be collected, used, retained and protected.

10. Changes to these Terms

Absens may amend these Terms to reflect changes in applicable law, the Website's functionality or its operations.

The updated version will be published on the Website with a revised "Last updated" date.

Changes will apply from their publication unless otherwise specified or required by applicable law.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Spain.

Any disputes arising in connection with the Website shall be submitted to the competent courts determined in accordance with applicable Spanish and European Union law.

Where mandatory consumer protection rules apply, users retain the right to bring proceedings before the courts designated by such rules.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, the Website or the use of its content, please contact:

Absens Lab SL

Calle de Lepant 270, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Email: yamanova.lera@gmail.com