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THE METAPHOR OF WATER
A multidisciplinary performance exploring repetition, movement, and transformation. Through simple actions and sounds, the piece creates a sensory and contemplative experience centered on presence and perception.
“Metaphor of Water” unfolds as a poetic exploration of everyday life, where even the smallest gestures become focal points of attention and transformation. The performance focuses on the present moment, prioritizing process over outcome and inviting the audience to share a sensory space.
Water functions both as a material and a metaphor—fluid, opaque, transparent, visible, and invisible. Oscillating between the organic and the symbolic, the work creates a dialogue between the body, sound, and matter. It offers an intimate experience in which perception is heightened and time stands still.
Combining performance, installation, and sound composition, the piece adapts to different environments, establishing a close connection between space, objects, and presence.
© Hugo Santos Silva
© Hugo Santos Silva
Catarina M. Domingues and Ricardo Ribeiro
Catarina M. Domingues and Ricardo Ribeiro are artists whose work explores performance, installation, and sound art. Their collaborative practice examines the connections between the body, matter, and perception, often focusing on subtle gestures and sensory experience. Their works have been presented in a variety of settings and are adaptable to different spaces.
Practical information
Address
Cascais Marina
Accessibility
Dates and times
Sunday, June 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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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© Elisa Von Brockdorff
The artists
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.