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Programme
The first route of the museum ship will be the Mediterranean, an area of millennia of history and exchange, which has always mobilized and nourished the inspiration of artists, and naturally invites intercultural dialogue.
Discover the programme of activities on the quayside and in the towns: performances, concerts, conferences, screenings, workshops, meetings and other events.
Upcoming events
The "Undertow" exhibition
This exhibition explores the Mediterranean in the context of migration and exile, highlighting the work of emerging photographers from the region.
The "Under the azure" exhibition
Under the Azure is an exhibition paying tribute to the Mediterranean Sea, to the imagery it evokes, to the awe it inspires, and to the ancient and contemporary myths associated with it.
Mediterranean wonders
Embark on a journey to the Golden Age of Alexandria, Athens, and Venice! This brand-new experience, developed exclusively for the Art Explora Festival by Ubisoft, allows you to dive into the past at the heart of 3 iconic cities at the height of their splendor.
Mediterranean Sound Journey
Embark on a sonic Odyssey to discover the landscapes of the Mediterranean! Designed and produced by Ircam and Ircam Amplify for the Art Explora festival.
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Experiences on board the museum boat
Experience on reservation. Duration: 45 min.
The Present immersive exhibition
Experience on reservation. Duration: 1h00
Ngomez Nokass
Ngomez Nokass, a renowned Senegalese percussion and dance group based in Barcelona and specializing in traditional rhythms such as sabar, djembe, and mbalakh, will officially open the festival. Originally formed by eight members and now expanding to over 15, the group fuses traditional Senegalese percussion with the energy of dance, offering vibrant performances filled with rhythmic patterns that are part of a long and rich cultural heritage.
Miramizu
Amman-born and Barcelona based for the last years, Miramizu is an expert in fusing disparate musical worlds into vibrant journeys. Drawn to contrast, she thrives on the friction between softness and impact, light and low-end, emotion and electricity. For her dj set at Art Explora, she will guide audiences on a sonic journey inspired by the Mediterranean, navigating textures, rhythms, and cultural echoes that reflect our shared landscape and collective experience
res_ & Coral Canigó
res_ (antes res_és_nostre) is a sound art duo that investigates the intersection between electronic music, language and visual arts, understanding sound as cultural, historical and political material. For Art Explora they present a live show based on the sampling of medieval catalan choirs, whose voices are fragmented and processed electronically, generating a dialogue between archive, technology and collective body. Their performance will be joined by 40 singers from the Canigó Choir.
mad miran
Thriving on unpredictability, whether at a festival or an intimate club, mad miran’s connection to rave culture and unique blend of electronic beats guarantee a mesmerizing performance every time, marking her as one of the most exciting DJs to watch.
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Radio Alhara
Radio Alhara will join the programme of the festival with sporadic music transmissions at the village . Palestine becoming the soundtrack, the background of the Mediterranean.
Naïm Gnawa Ensemble
Naïm Gnawa Ensemble is a Moroccan traditional music ensemble based in Barcelona, specializing in the Gnawa repertoire. Led by maâlem Naim Issawa, the group performs in a large collective format rooted in ritual practice, combining percussion, ghaita trumpets and choral voices. Their music creates a shared, ceremonial experience where rhythm, repetition and collective energy play a central role.
Past events
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Pottery workshop: legends of land and sea with Amine Dhioui
Amine Dhioui aka Amine Potter is a ceramic artist from Asfi who invites us to explore clay and water as narrative and legendary mediums.
Screening of Foragers by Jumana Manna at Cinéma la Renaissance
Come and attend the free screening of Foragers, a film by Palestinian artist and director Jumana Manna, during the Art Explora festival, in collaboration with the Hiba Foundation.
Cancelled - Launch of the publication 'Space is the place' and conversation with Laila Hida, Yassine Rachidi and Madani Ait Ouhanni
Join us for the launch of the publication Space is the place, conceived by Laila Hida and Yassine Rachidi and published by Kulte.
Pedal*art: Seeing and drawing while pedaling
While exploring the city by bike with MJ Bike, you'll have the opportunity to use your QALAM to sketch and capture the surrounding details. This activity combines art and sustainable mobility, allowing you to enjoy the city while minimizing your environmental footprint.
We shall have a bon voyage - with Mourad Belouadi and Chaimaa Qaouioun, a performance by Mohammed Abdelkarim
Egyptian artist Mohammed Abdelkarim delegates his text We Shall Have a Bon Voyage which will be performed by slam poet Chaimaa Qaouioun and multi-instrumentalist musician Mourad Belouadi on the Bouregreg quay in front of the Art Explora boat.
Subterranean Changes - An electro-acoustic concert by Ahmed Essyad and Gilles Aubry
THE programme The concert highlights the convergence of traditional and avant-garde music in Morocco.
Eart_ض, a sound listening session with the collectives Qanat and Zaira Oram
Eart_ض is a collaborative research project developed by Zaira Oram collective (CH) & QANAT collective (MA), and taking place between Switzerland and Morocco in exchange with Palestine.
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Act.1_Brisk
As part of the Art Explora festival and in partnership with the Shems'y National Circus School in Salé, artists Klara Fontibus, Nassim Azarzar, and Aliocha Tazi invite students to participate in the creation process of Act.1_Brise. Students from all disciplines will be able to explore the various elements used to compose flying (or fixed) structures in order to develop a choreographic and narrative performance. The research conducted during this workshop will culminate in two public outdoor performances.
The Dance of the Birds
Urban exploration and initiation workshop: From ordinary walking to dance walking
Cancelled - Jawla - A poetic and sensory promenade by the Irtijal company
The Irtijal company offers a journey through palimpsest-like places at sunset, from the banks of the Bouregreg River to the Ben Aïcha foundouk. Jawla is an invitation to walk together. A poetic and sensory journey, a crossing of places during which everyone is invited to gather, assemble, and recreate fragments of stories.
Experiences on board the museum boat
Discover 2 onboard experiences: The Mediterranean Sound Voyage created by Ircam x Centre Pompidou and virtual reality immersions by Ubisoft, inviting you to explore lost archaeological sites. Sailing by Laure Prouvost.
Inauguration Málaga
Inauguration for the general public on Thursday, October 31 from 4:30pm. Places are limited, so expect to be waiting.
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Workshop "Potential Voids. Hijos del Relax" by Antonio R. Montesinos
"Hijos del Relax" is a workshop analyzing how tourism has transformed the Costa del Sol, affecting its territory, economy and identity. Based on "Relax Style", inspired by a trip along the N-340 in 1986, the project examines the colonization of the coastline by global capitalism during the last phase of Franco's dictatorship.
La Sequía: Juan Gallego Benot, Carmen Yruela, Laura Guastini, Carmen García, and Pablo Caldera
"La sequía: un oasis" presents the research of three flamenco artists - cantaora Carmen Yruela, guitarist Carmen García and bailaora Laura Guastini - through dance, changes in perception around drought and water control in a context of ecocide particularly notable in southern Spain.
Story of a lichen - Eduard Escoffet and Cristian Alcaraz
Histoire d'un lichen is a performance based on an iconic image: a computer screen with an idyllic, clean and crystalline Mediterranean beach, which conceals the presence of posidonia, a marine plant that has given the Mediterranean its characteristic color for millennia. Beneath this idealized surface lies the tension of a natural and social world subject to human boundaries, measurements and classifications.
Frequently asked questions
The Art Explora Festival will take place from spring 2024 to spring 2026 in various Mediterranean cities.
Festival events take place both on the museum boat's quay and in heritage and/or emblematic sites in the stopover towns. To find out all about upcoming events in your town, consult our Agenda.
The Art Explora Festival offers a rich, multi-disciplinary program including visits to the museum ship, exhibition pavilions, virtual reality experiences, artistic performances, concerts, lectures, film screenings, creative workshops and meetings. You'll be able to discover local and international artists, as well as thinkers and cultural players exploring contemporary themes related to the Mediterranean region. To find out all about upcoming events in your city, consult our Agenda.
All Festival events are free of charge. Please note, however, that some events - such as workshops - require a reservation via the ticket office. Please consult the page dedicated to each event for more information on times and booking procedures.
To ensure that everyone has the best possible experience at the Festival, we have drawn up a visitors' charter listing a few good practices.
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.
To take part in the workshops and meetings offered during the Festival, you'll generally need to register in advance. Information on how to register will be available on the dedicated event page, where you can also find details of times and how to take part.
Yes, the Art Explora Festival also offers child-friendly activities, such as creative workshops specially designed for young participants. Take a look at the program to find out about events and activities for children and families.
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.
Thank you for your interest in the Art Explora Festival! To find out more about our volunteer opportunities and to apply, please visit our "Become a volunteer"section of our website. There you'll find all the information you need about the roles available and the application procedure. We look forward to meeting you!
We're delighted to consider new partnerships for the Art Explora Festival. To find out how, please visit our dedicated page or write to us at contact@artexplora.org