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In the depths
The proposal is entitled In the Depths and takes the form of a performative lecture. It begins with the real history of the Atlantic as a space of violence and memory: the slave trade, ports with a Black presence in Spain (Barcelona, Seville, Cadiz), and how this past has been silenced or fragmented. From there, it takes a creative leap into the realm of the imaginary: how artists such as Drexciya have paved the way for thinking about the ocean not only as a tomb, but also as an archive, as a place of possibilities and future.
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In the depths
The proposal is entitled In the Depths and takes the form of a performative lecture. It begins with the real history of the Atlantic as a space of violence and memory: the slave trade, ports with a Black presence in Spain (Barcelona, Seville, Cadiz), and how this past has been silenced or fragmented. From there, it takes a creative leap into the realm of the imaginary: how artists such as Drexciya have paved the way for thinking about the ocean not only as a tomb, but also as an archive, as a place of possibilities and future.
The proposal is entitled In the Depths and takes the form of a performative lecture. It begins with the real history of the Atlantic as a space of violence and memory: the slave trade, ports marked by a Black presence in the Spanish state (Barcelona, Seville, Cadiz), and the way in which this past has been silenced or fragmented. From there, it takes a creative leap into the realm of the imaginary: how artists such as Drexciya paved the way for thinking about the ocean not only as a tomb, but also as an archive, a place of possibilities and future.
The narrative is accompanied by images, projections, sounds (underwater textures, music, atmospheres), and moments of reading or recitation. This is not a traditional lecture: it is a narrative and sensory journey where history, music, thought, and Afrofuturism intersect, concluding with Ken's personal reflections on memory, imagination, and ways of rewriting what has not been passed down to us. The idea is for the audience to listen, see, and feel, rather than simply receive information.
Ken Province is a cultural researcher, exhibition curator, and interdisciplinary creator. He directs The Lab_Oratory, a project that combines a specialized bookstore, a think tank, and an artistic experimentation space. His practice lies at the intersection of Black history, Afrofuturism, music, and contemporary oral tradition, with a particular interest in the intersections between archives, sound, and narrative.
He has developed performative lectures, listening clubs, and curatorial projects that challenge official narratives and propose new ways of accessing knowledge, moving away from traditional academic formats. His approach is narrative, sensory, and political, considering culture as a living tool.
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Moll de Barcelona, Port Vell (Port de Barcelone). Chill Area.
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EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition Presents
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilisation, thanks to the digitisation and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.