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Welcome to the digital logbook of the Art Explora Festival! Discover our resources to prepare or extend your visit, share your impressions and explore the testimonials of other visitors. Explore artist profiles, artworks, educational resources, podcasts, and videos—all conveniently housed in one place.Enjoy your discovery!
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Festival Art Explora - Highlights in Nice
🌊 Clap de fin in Nice! 30,000 of you plunged with us into the world of the Art Explora Festival, on the occasion of the United Nations Ocean Conference. Between Jakob Kudsk Steensen's immersive work, our museum-boat moored in the heart of the "Wonders of the Ocean" and exciting exchanges around marine protection, this stage left its mark 💙
A moment of great emotion and commitment, made possible thanks to the support and invitation of the UNOC, the energy of our volunteers and you, our audience!
Main partner : Accor.

Ocean Voices
Welcome to Ocean Voices, the Art Explora Festival podcast dedicated to exploring the climate challenges our oceans are facing.
Traveling aboard the world’s first museum boat, we host conferences in each Mediterranean port—celebrating cultural diversity and a shared commitment to protecting our environment. Our Ocean Weekends are organized in collaboration with TBA21, UNESCO, UNOC and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Each episode brings together experts, artists, and activists sharing their visions for a healthier, more sustainable future. Ocean Weekend invites you to explore, learn, and be inspired to act.

Festival Art Explora - Highlights from Durrës
🎬 Clap de fin! Durrës offered an incredible launch to the 2025 season of the Art Explora Festival. Between unforgettable live performances, unique workshops and an immersive museum-boat experience, lasting memories were created 💙
Co-produced by Art Explora & Anima Pictures. Co-financed by the European Union. Main partner : Accor.

Under the azure podcast
Under the azure is an exhibition that pays tribute to the Mediterranean Sea, to the imagination it conjures up, to the fear it inspires, to the ancient and contemporary myths attached to it. Sous l'azur is inspired by the evocative power of this singular sea, and the visions it conjures up. In the form of a marine ballet, it recreates aquatic spaces and plunges visitors 20,000 leagues under the sea.

IN THE EYES OF: ASTRIT ISMAILI - EP. 8
Discover Astrit Ismaili in this new episode of our "In The Eyes Of" series, and plunge into her world where performance and commitment meet to give voice to the forgotten.
A multidisciplinary artist from Kosovo based in Amsterdam, Astrit Ismaili explores societal issues and invisibilized narratives through a hybrid approach combining performance, music and choreography. Her artistic language is based on the transformation of bodies and spaces, questioning the boundaries of the possible and the representable.
Her current project, "The First Flower", is part of a reflection on the resilience of queer communities in the face of contemporary ecological and political challenges. Astrit Ismaili draws a parallel between the botanical world and the struggles of minorities, highlighting common strategies for survival and self-fulfillment. The flower, the central symbol of her work, becomes a metaphor for resistance, fulfillment and transformation.
During his residency in Marseille, he is deepening this research by drawing on stories of migration and marginalization, exploring how identities can take root in shifting spaces. Performance after performance, Astrit Ismaili constructs a universe in which the body becomes a constantly shifting territory, capable of defying norms and inventing new forms of coexistence.
Through his art, he invites us to rethink the way we inhabit the world and listen to those who inhabit it. Behind each performance, one question persists: how can we reinvent our relationships with others and our environment by cultivating the power of the margins?

IN THE EYES OF: SOFIANE BYARI - EP. 7
Discover Sofiane Byari in this new episode of our "In The Eyes Of" series, as he explores the dynamics of migration between Morocco and Spain through art and craft.
A multidisciplinary artist, Sofiane Byari uses his everyday environment as the raw material for his creations. Between recovery, transformation and misappropriation, he collects objects in the street, giving them a second life through hybrid sculptures and installations. His work moves away from conventional exhibition settings to take root in public spaces, where life is in full swing.
In Malaga, he welcomes us to his "zouia", his improvised temple. This space becomes the focal point of a project that questions migration and exchanges between the two shores of the Mediterranean. Using found materials, he builds a raft, a powerful symbol of the crossing, but also of movement in both directions. It's neither just a departure, nor just an arrival, but a possibility of going back and forth, an open dialogue between cultures and territories.
In his performative interventions, he invites passers-by to interact, to rethink the spaces they occupy, to become aware of the trajectories that run through them. His raft, more than a boat, is a metaphor: for art in motion, for an indestructible link between here and elsewhere, for a means of reinventing the way we inhabit the world.

IN THE EYES OF: THEO PRODROMIDIS - EP. 6
Discover Theo Prodromidis in this 6th episode of our "In The Eyes Of" series, as he explores the links between sound and social commitment in Andalusia.
Greek-born artist and filmmaker Theo Prodromidis questions notions of belonging and territory through his work. His approach is based on listening: to cities, to the voices and stories that weave the identity of a place. In Andalusia, he records the sounds of everyday life, capturing the resonance of urban spaces and the traces left by those who inhabit them.
Her project is rooted in encounters with individuals and collectives engaged in the fight against poor housing and precariousness. Notes, sound fragments and everyday objects become witnesses to a struggle, markers of a resistance where the intimate meets the political. By collecting these elements, Théo Prodromidis builds a sensitive cartography of social realities, offering a new way of inhabiting and thinking about the city.
For him, listening to the city also means reflecting on how we listen to each other. Behind these sounds, a question emerges: how can we overcome differences by highlighting similarities?
In a context where finding a home is becoming a challenge, these recordings are much more than souvenirs, they are a way of reclaiming a territory, transforming the ephemeral into the permanent, and making listening an act of solidarity.
An invitation to hear the world differently.
Cross-residencies
Guestbook
Gorgeous exhibit of innovative technologies coupled with the thematic of marine biology!
Tankraid
Nice
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France
A gentle, poetic and engaging experience in a magnificent setting! Thank you for the warm welcome
Laura
Nice
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France
Ishte një eksperiencë e mrekullueshme. U ndjeva turiste në vendin tim. Patëm mundësinë të kalonim dy ditë të mbushura plot me aktivitete dhe stafi ishte shumë mikpritës.
Klodiana
Durrës
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Albania
Ishte një përvojë unike. Një eksperiencë që të çonte në dimensione të ndryshme brenda së njëjtës kohë. Edhe pse në pak çaste, të kalonin para syve shekuj të tërë...
Jorida
Durrës
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Albania
Ishte një përvojë fantastike! Do të doja që reklamimi të bëhej në çdo shkollë të Shqipërisë, me një kërkesë drejtuar zv.drejtorëve.Nxënësit e shkollave - dhe jo vetëm - duhet ta shihnin patjetër. Uroj që herën tjetër të vini në Shkodër, pasi është një qytet artdashës. Ju uroj shumë suksese dhe faleminderit!
Teuta Lagja
Durrës
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Albania
Buenos días, ha sido una experiencia positiva, sobre todo los sonidos, la visita a Alejandría, 😉 y poder visitar el catamarán más grande del mundo. Damos las gracias por hacer escala en nuestro puerto. Un saludo y gracias.
A.
Málaga
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Spain
Fue una experiencia cultural fantástica. Nuestro alumnado la disfrutó mucho. Este tipo de iniciativas dan sentido al uso de la tecnología para aprender y divertirse.
CEIP Hogarsol
Málaga
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Spain
Una experiencia totalmente recomendable. Muy curiosa, instructiva y, sobre todo, original en cuanto a cómo experimentar el arte y su entorno de forma diferente. Tanto niños como adultos la disfrutamos mucho. Repetiremos en las próximas ocasiones.
Juncal
Málaga
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Spain
Un festival precioso, maravilloso, yo diría que hasta necesario. Muy bien organizado, y con actividades muy interesantes. Aprendizaje, disfrute y diversión, todo en uno. Estoy muy contenta de haber participado en MÁLAGA, ha sido muy enriquecedor, y quisiera dar las GRACIAS a todas las personas que hacen posible este festival, desde la producción y coordinación en origen, hasta el trabajo en los destinos donde atraca el barco-museo. ¡GRACIAS!
MJ-carmona
Málaga
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Spain
It was a sensational and original experience. However, I wish it had lasted longer and offered more programs and activities. I also fell in love with the boat - it's brilliant! I'd love to see it drop anchor when it leaves, so I can admire the way it looks. All in all, I hope you've enjoyed the Moroccan public too, and that you'll consider coming back for more time and more programs, or even more ports of call in several of the Kingdom's port cities.
Tkitek
Rabat
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Morocco
Salam, first, it was an amazing adventure and a very good time filled with happiness that my family and I had with you. Thanks to the whole team, with a big heart :)
Hicham
Rabat
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Morocco
I went with my dad and my sister. The show was well thought out. Afterward, we were able to discuss the role of women throughout the centuries for hours. It was very eye-opening.
Kaoutar
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Visiting a museum ship that exhibits art is a unique cultural and maritime experience! You can discover works of art while exploring the ship's decks and passageways. It gives you a different perspective on art, rooted in the ship's maritime history.
V.
Rabat
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Morocco
تجربة جميلة جداو رائعة
Al-Ayyashi
Tangier
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Morocco
I liked the relaxed, artistic atmosphere. I was able to travel through time, and was moved by the VR. It was full of information, and the immersive experiences are amazing.
Khaoula
Tangier
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Morocco
تجربة مختلفة و جميلة في مدينة طنجة
Btissam
Tangier
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Morocco
It was a good experience for me and my family. The event was so interesting, and the exhibitions were very creative and rich in information and creativity. Thanks to the crew for their kindness and hospitality.
Jabran
Tangier
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Morocco
My companion and I had an excellent time at the Art Explora Festival in Tangier, especially the section about 'Women in Art in the Mediterranean'. Also, the boat experience was great: the music, the food, the gathering... In general, the atmosphere was amazing. I'm hoping the foundation will successfully continue with its artistic pursuits.
Fatima B.
Tangier
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Morocco
A timeless moment on a magnificent boat. A beautiful alliance of art and the sea. An ode to the Mediterranean.
Ponita
Marseille
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France
Quality. Art, well-being, mental health, introspection, inner journey... The boat is a work of art in itself. You'll feel cocooned.
A.
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It was a great experience, and the volunteers were very welcoming. My daughters really enjoyed traveling through time in virtual reality. It's a pity there isn't a helmet suitable for smaller children without a controller. My 6-year-old son was unable to enjoy it. Fortunately, the organizers were nice and kept an eye on him while I was able to enjoy the experience. Thanks for the experience, I hope it will be repeated.
Dadou13
Marseille
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France
Great cultural experience on this magnificent catamaran. Very well organized, with very friendly guides. I was delighted to rediscover the sounds of the Mediterranean. Thank you for this wonderful experience, which is within everyone's reach. Too bad for the colleagues who couldn't get a place... the price of fame.
C.
Marseille
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France
Very interesting visit to the museum boat, exhibition and virtual reality! Perfect welcome and great availability of volunteers and staff. Excellent visit! See you next year?
Vince
Marseille
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France
I took the 'Learn to film with your smartphone' workshop. Great workshop, I learned a lot. Thanks to Mouezi for this experience.
V.
Marseille
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France
This festival is simply brilliant - I suggest it becomes a regular thing! Thank you for sharing and bringing us new knowledge.
Houd
Marseille
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France
Animation with the virtual reality headset is astounding: you'll discover monuments and landscapes of perfect reality!
LaMarseillaise
Marseille
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France
Wonderful trip, I loved the audio experience. Bravo to the teams! And since I'd never been there before, the fact that it was free was a key factor.
Janine
Marseille
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France
A unique and accessible experience. A very pleasant moment of total immersion and zen.
Manutania
Marseille
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France
A wonderful aural and visual experience, with poetic themes... and what a magnificent catamaran! Thank you for making this festival accessible to all!
Sam
Marseille
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France
The catamaran is wonderful, and the crew is helpful. An amazing experience, especially in the VR tunnel where you can see the light show. The immersive headphones provided English audio, so I felt included.
EdinburghBoy
Marseille
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France
A fabulous experience from start to finish. The visit was extraordinary, and I really liked the immersion in the Louvre exhibition. We had chills down our spines. Bravo for this brilliant idea! The boat is magnificent and the team top-notch 😍.
Hbela
Marseille
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France
È stata un esperienza bellissima da ridare sicuramente
Susanna
Venice
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Italy
È stata una esperienza molto interessante per bambini ma anche per noi adulti. E un posto meraviglioso...
A visitor in Venice
Venice
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Italy
A really enjoyable experience and an innovative way to bring art to the public. My favorite section was the immersive sounds of the Mediterranean; this was brilliantly done and truly captured Mediterranean living. Thank you!
Lynsay
Valletta
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Malta
The catamaran was one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen!
Bettstania
Valletta
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Malta
A unique experience for the whole family.
Ann
Valletta
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Malta
Zanimljiv i lep nacin prikazivanja mediteranske umetnosti kroz vekove.
Acasestar
Valletta
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Malta
It was definitely a memorable experience. I consider myself lucky to have come across it.
Stefan
Valletta
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Malta
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience art in the setting of the most magnificent catamaran... The acrobats of 'Gregarious' fascinated us with the precision of their stunts, as well as their acting skills. What a gem of a performance!
Yulia
Valletta
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Malta
Thank you for reminding us how beautiful the world is and how art can continue to touch us even after decades, especially with this new way to experience it.
Marja
Valletta
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Malta
Did you take part in the Festival and would you like to tell us about it?
Key figures
EN 2024
220 000
discover the festival and the world's first museum boat
500
were programmed as part of the various stages
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NoS BILANS D'Escales
RABAT 2024
From October 11 to 17, Rabat was alive with performances combining dance, design and circus. A week of intense artistic exchange that attracted 15,000 visitors and raised awareness among 1,620 young people and families of the ecological and cultural challenges facing the Mediterranean. Discover all the highlights in our press release.

DURRËS 2025
From April 10 to 21, the Art Explora Festival dropped anchor in Durrës, attracting 35,000 visitors to its museum boat and quayside pavilions. Conceived by curator Arnisa Zeqo, assisted by Rina Meta, the "Of Cities and Women" program featured some 50 Albanian and international artists. Discover all the highlights of the festival in our dedicated press release.

MALAGA 2024
From October 31 to November 10, moored at the Muelle Uno, the catamaran-museum attracted 12,000 visitors, while 8,000 people took part in events organized at various venues around the city. With a total of 20,000 participants, this stopover closed the year 2024 on a high note!

VENICE 2024
For the opening week of the Biennale d'Art Contemporain, the museum boat welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors and art world professionals. A unique immersion into the heart of contemporary art, where you'll encounter outstanding works and committed artists. Relive the highlights of this stopover in our dedicated press release.
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TANGER 2024
From September 20 to 29, Tangier attracted 100,000 visitors to a program of concerts and poetic performances. Educational commitment was at the heart of this stopover, with the participation of 140 school groups and associations. All the highlights in our dedicated press release.
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Malta 2024
Take a look back at our stopover in Valletta, Malta, organized in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv from March 21 to 31, 2024. Over 21,000 visitors attended the ten-day festival,

Marseille 2024
From June 6 to 18, 2024, over 60,000 visitors discovered the Art Explora Festival and its museum boat. Discover all the highlights in our dedicated press release.

How can you support us?
To become a partner of the Art Explora Festival is to commit to making the arts and culture accessible to as many people as possible, by supporting a human, cultural, maritime and environmental adventure never before seen in the Mediterranean.