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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
Nídia
In an intense and vibrant DJ set, Nídia blends kuduro rhythms, contemporary electronic music, and global influences, creating a raw, transformative energy that engages both body and dancefloor. Her incisive approach merges rhythm, politics, and identity into an immersive sonic experience, accompanied by a video projection of an original drawing by JAS in dialogue with the sound. The DJ programme at the Art Explora Festival is curated by Filho Único.
Caravanserá Workshop
Before the performance (on June 27th), audiences are invited to take part in a participatory workshop where movement, sound, and collective actions gradually shape the world of Caravanserá. Inspired by historical “caravanserais” – places of encounter and exchange –, the workshop creates an informal space where participants of different ages contribute to the atmosphere of the performance, blurring the boundaries between audience and performers.
Antiprincesses – Carolina Beatriz Ângelo
A theatre performance for children inspired by Carolina Beatriz Ângelo, the first woman to vote in Portugal. Through storytelling and humour, it explores equality, citizenship and freedom.
Metaphor of Water
A multidisciplinary performance exploring repetition, gesture and transformation. Through simple actions and sound, the piece creates a sensory and contemplative experience centred on presence and perception.
Antiprincesses – Carolina Beatriz Ângelo
A theatre performance for children inspired by Carolina Beatriz Ângelo, the first woman to vote in Portugal. Through storytelling and humour, it explores equality, citizenship and freedom.
Sursum Corda – Através de Tudo
A multidisciplinary performance using sound and natural materials. Through an immersive and poetic approach, the piece invites audiences to slow down and reconnect with a sensory perception of the world.
BRUXAS - ensaio para a esperança
BRUXAS - ensaio para a esperança invites audiences into a walk through Cascais where feminism, witch hunts and personal memories intersect and blur. Through fragmented narratives and unexpected voices, the performance unsettles official histories and reflects on hope as a fragile yet transformative gesture.
Tiago
In a DJ set shaped by fluidity and musical curiosity, Tiago moves across different atmospheres and languages of dance music in a journey that is both physical and immersive. A resident at Lux Frágil since its opening, he has developed an intuitive approach to DJing for over more than three decades, shaped by dancefloor experience and sonic exploration. The video projection of an original drawing by JAS expands this experience. The DJ programme at the Art Explora Festival is curated by Filho Único.
Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake, by Irene Iborra
Olívia, 12, her little brother Tim and their mother are forced to leave their apartment and move to a new neighbourhood. While Ingrid does whatever she can to solve the situation, Olivia creates a protective fantasy: none of it is true, it is all part of a film they are making. This fabrication will have unexpected consequences, however. Luckily, around them a new and colourful family will form, and together they will have many incredible adventures. Through laughter, tears, magic and friendship, they will find out that they are the heroes of their own life.
Past events
Relax N-340. Antonio R. Montesinos
Antonio R. Montesinos has been working for years on a project that unfolds metaphorically like a journey. “Relax N-340” could be understood as the culminating journey in which he seeks to understand himself within the sphere of what is called the “relax style”, a set of imaginary constructions and creative productions (architecture, recreational spaces, graphic design and infrastructure) associated with leisure and tourism on the Costa del Sol since the mid-twentieth century.
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The possibility of a forest
Screening of the documentary “Posibilidad de un bosque” (Possibility of a Forest) (2023) by Daniel Natoli, 53 min. On a vast 177,000 m² plot in the heart of Malaga, the desires of the various stakeholders in the city are projected. On one side, the municipality and real estate developers want to build four skyscrapers of around forty stories each. On the other, a neighborhood platform is fighting for a large urban forest. Who has the right to decide on public space? What are the limits of representative democracy? Participants: Kike España (architect), Elo Vega (artist), and curator Álex Martín Rod.
Paradises lost. Is Málaga lost?
Conversation with Kike España (architect), Elo Vega (artist), the Residents' Union and Commissioner Álex Martín Rod.
Un paseo mecido. Diego Delas.
Visual artist Diego Delas has designed and conceptualized a series of banners that are a poetic tribute to the relationship between man and the Mediterranean Sea. Each banner, handmade from natural fabrics, incorporates shapes and symbols inspired by nature and the waves, evoking the light and colors of the coastline.
Un paseo mecido. Diego Delas.
Visual artist Diego Delas has designed and conceptualized a series of banners that are a poetic tribute to the relationship between man and the Mediterranean Sea. Each banner, handmade from natural fabrics, incorporates shapes and symbols inspired by nature and the waves, evoking the light and colors of the coastline.
Un paseo mecido. Diego Delas.
Visual artist Diego Delas has designed and conceptualized a series of banners that are a poetic tribute to the relationship between man and the Mediterranean Sea. Each banner, handmade from natural fabrics, incorporates shapes and symbols inspired by nature and the waves, evoking the light and colors of the coastline.
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Flamenco dance workshop by Leonor Leal
Leonor Leal's flamenco dance workshop is a space for creation, reflection, and experimentation. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the essence of flamenco, from its technical foundations to the freedom of interpretation, combining tradition and avant-garde.
Workshop "Writing a Boat, Building a Story" by Florencia Rojas
"Write a Boat, Build a Story" is the title of an art workshop that explores formal and conceptual strategies for addressing the stories of others, using art as a potential tool for political reflection. The workshop takes place over three sessions, from Thursday to Saturday.
Un paseo mecido. Diego Delas.
Visual artist Diego Delas has designed and conceptualized a series of banners that are a poetic tribute to the relationship between man and the Mediterranean Sea. Each banner, handmade from natural fabrics, incorporates shapes and symbols inspired by nature and the waves, evoking the light and colors of the coastline.
Hamid Ajbar: Two stories, one path.
An encounter between music and dance that unites two cultures: Arabo-Andalusian and Flamenco. Although these traditions emerged at different times, they have crossed paths in time and space, both meeting on the bangs of society.
Screening of the trilogy Tetuan, Tetuán, تطوان, by Adrian Schindler
Screening followed by an interview with Schindler by researcher and artist Aicha Trinidad. This day is centered on the film trilogy "Tetuan, Tetuan, تطوان" by artist Adrian Schindler, whose film project examines the traces that the Moroccan colonial past has left in Spanish society through an experimental collaborative methodology, addressing both cultural production and public space as well as the collective imagination.
Project for a collection of anti-colonial songs. A sound bridge.
Ikram Essaghir will perform a set of songs, deeply rooted in Amazigh tradition, accompanied by the adŷun (Amazigh tambourine), evoking ancestral voices and stories of cultural resistance. The artist will then collaborate with DJ Diara Dgy to create a unique performance that fuses electronic music with traditional North African sounds, creating a sonic bridge between the ancestral and the contemporary.
Sound Mayrit - Disco Atlas DJ set
Sono Mayrit presents a DJ set that explores the connections between Andalusian music and North African traditions. Through a meticulous blend of flamenco, traditional Moroccan and Algerian rhythms, and contemporary electronic sounds, this set offers a vibrant and eclectic sonic experience. Influenced by Madrid's Arab heritage and the rich cultural tapestry of the Western Mediterranean, the set fuses evocative and pulsating melodies, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere.
Flamenco dance workshop by Leonor Leal
Leonor Leal's flamenco dance workshop is a space for creation, reflection, and experimentation. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the essence of flamenco, from its technical foundations to the freedom of interpretation, combining tradition and avant-garde.
Workshop "Writing a Boat, Building a Story" by Florencia Rojas
"Write a Boat, Build a Story" is the title of an art workshop that explores formal and conceptual strategies for addressing the stories of others, using art as a potential tool for political reflection. The workshop takes place over three sessions, from Thursday to Saturday.
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