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Festival Art Explora - Highlights from Malta
What an unforgettable trip! 🎉 We're opening the memory box to show you some festival highlights. The Art Explora Festival in Malta is: 10 days of festival, 12 children's workshops, 55 events, 95 artists, 21,000 visitors and hundreds of memorable moments. The Art Explora Festival stopover in Malta was organized with Spazju Kreattiv, Malta's National Center for Creativity, curated by Daniel Azzopardi.

Women in Mediterranean art
How are women represented in the arts? What clichés are (too) often associated with them? And what role do they play in creation?
To find out, discover our 4-part journey on Art Explora Academy: head for the Mediterranean countries for a journey through time and culture!

Festival Art Explora educational booklet

Posidonia: Guardian of the Mediterranean

From thread to needle: women and textile work

Baya, Algerian artist

Women's Odyssey

Malta's secrets
Artists in Residence
Cross-residences
Guestbook
A superb experience combining culture and science, which makes you want to dive and preserve this fragile underwater environment.
Maggita
Nice
,
France
Unexpected but very interesting visit, opening up so many perspectives, and above all a particularly warm welcome. Thank you Art Explora.
Riri
Nice
,
France
Gorgeous exhibit of innovative technologies coupled with the thematic of marine biology!
Tankraid
Nice
,
France
A gentle, poetic and engaging experience in a magnificent setting! Thank you for the warm welcome
Laura
Nice
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
Morocco
تجربة جميلة جداو رائعة
Al-Ayyashi
Tangier
,
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
,
Morocco
تجربة مختلفة و جميلة في مدينة طنجة
Btissam
Tangier
,
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
,
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
,
Morocco
A timeless moment on a magnificent boat. A beautiful alliance of art and the sea. An ode to the Mediterranean.
Ponita
Marseille
,
France
Quality. Art, well-being, mental health, introspection, inner journey... The boat is a work of art in itself. You'll feel cocooned.
A.
,
It was a great experience, and the volunteers were great to work with. 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 experience the experience. Thanks for the experience, I hope it will be repeated.
Dadou13
Marseille
,
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
,
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
,
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
,
France
This festival is simply brilliant - I suggest it becomes a regular thing! Thank you for sharing and bringing us new knowledge.
Houd
Marseille
,
France
Animation with the virtual reality headset is astounding: you'll discover monuments and landscapes of perfect reality!
LaMarseillaise
Marseille
,
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
,
France
A unique and accessible experience. A very pleasant moment of total immersion and zen.
Manutania
Marseille
,
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
,
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
,
France
A fabulous experience from start to finish. The visit was extraordinary, and I really enjoyed 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
,
France
È stata un esperienza bellissima da ridare sicuramente
Susanna
Venice
,
Italy
È stata una esperienza molto interessante per bambini ma anche per noi adulti. E un posto meraviglioso...
A visitor in Venice
Venice
,
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
,
Malta
The catamaran was one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen!
Bettstania
Valletta
,
Malta
A unique experience for the whole family.
Ann
Valletta
,
Malta
Zanimljiv i lep nacin prikazivanja mediteranske umetnosti kroz vekove.
Acasestar
Valletta
,
Malta
It was definitely a memorable experience. I consider myself lucky to have come across it.
Stefan
Valletta
,
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
,
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
,
Malta
Did you participate in the Festival and would like to share your experience?
Key figures
IN 2024
220 000
were able to discover the festival and the world's first museum ship
500
were scheduled as part of the different stages
8,000
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Our Stopover Reports
Limassol
From November 25 to October 4, the Festival took its place in Limassol, with a unique artistic program in the heart of the Cypriot city. With events in a number of local cultural venues, as well as the boat museum in the marina, over 15,000 visitors took part in the festivities.
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Piraeus - Athens
From October 3 to 12, the Art Explora Festival and its boat dropped anchor in Piraeus, with all its artistic facilities. Between the two exhibition pavilions, the Présentes digital experience, the on-stage programming and the museum boat, no fewer than 23,000 visitors had the chance to take part in the festival.

Rijeka
From September 12 to 20, the Festival headed to Croatia, specifically Rijeka, for a program that is unique in the world, combining music, dance, and contemporary art.

Nice
On the occasion of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3), held from June 9 to 13, 2025, Art Explora presented Psychosphere, a digital work by artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen, in its LED tunnel.
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RABAT 2024
From October 11 to 17, Rabat pulsated with performances blending dance, design, and circus arts. This week of intense artistic exchange brought together 15,000 visitors and raised awareness among 1,620 young people and families about 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 ship and dockside pavilions. Curated by Arnisa Zeqo, assisted by Rina Meta, the "Of Cities and Women" program showcased the work of some fifty Albanian and international artists. Discover all the festival highlights in our dedicated press release.

MALAGA 2024
From October 31 to November 10, moored at Muelle Uno, the museum catamaran attracted 12,000 visitors, while 8,000 people participated in events organized at various locations throughout the city. With a total of 20,000 participants, this stopover brought 2024 to a spectacular close!

VENICE 2024
During the opening week of the Contemporary Art Biennale, the museum ship welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors and art professionals. A unique immersion into the heart of contemporary creation, encountering remarkable works and engaged artists. Relive the highlights of this stopover in our dedicated press release.
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TANGIER 2024
From September 20 to 29, Tangier welcomed 100,000 visitors with a program blending concerts and poetry performances. Educational engagement was central to this event, with the participation of 140 school and community groups. All the highlights are detailed in our dedicated press release.
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Malta 2024
Relive our stopover in Valletta, Malta, organized in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv from March 21 to 31, 2024. More than 21,000 visitors participated in these ten days of the festival.

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

How can you support us?
Becoming a partner of the Art Explora Festival means committing to making arts and culture accessible to the greatest number of people, by supporting an unprecedented human, cultural, maritime and environmental adventure in the Mediterranean.
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