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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
Stories from Around the World by Marieta Sánchez
Stories from around the world that open our imagination and understanding, told by storyteller Marieta Sánchez.
Black Med Chapter IX
Black Med listening session is a performance combining a video screening and a live mixing session by Invernomuto (Simone Bertuzzi and Simone Trabucchi). The project explores the trajectories that sounds trace as they travel across the Mediterranean in sonic form. We inaugurate the IX chapter, produced for the Art Explora Málaga Festival, created in relation to the sounds of the southern Iberian Peninsula and their possible echoes in other parts of this sea. From the Cantigas de Santa Maria to Algerian raï, via Lole y Manuel or the urban phenomena of rappers such as Huda.
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I.O. (organic inteligence)
I.O. (Inteligencia Orgánica - Organic Intelligence) is a collective creation project bringing together Karen Lugo, Momi Maiga, Aleix Tobías, Guillem Aguilar and Carles Dénia. Flamenco, Spanish folk traditions and Mandinka music converge in an open and organic dialogue, where improvisation plays a central role. A living and communicative proposal based on listening, friendship and cultural exchange.
The Witch of Oz. Mitja i Mitjoneta Company
Dorita cannot imagine the adventure that awaits her today. Almost without realizing it, she finds herself in the land of Oz, a place ruled by witches, where money does not exist and all beings are treated equally. To return home, she must find the Witch of Oz by following a path of socks that will lead her to her. Will you join us on this adventure?
Nour Sokhon - Beirut Birds / طيور بيروت
Beirut Birds (طيور بيروت) is a sonic memory capsule honoring (inter)personal stories of migration, displacement, and the cyclical turbulent circumstances in Lebanon. Transforming her multi-year project, multidisciplinary artist and composer Nour Sokhon crystallizes the performance Beirut Birds (طيور بيروت) into her long-awaited debut album. When presented and performed live, it is accompanied by juxtaposed images of the Lebanese capital’s city life and avian migration across the Mediterranean Sea, representing themes strongly woven into the music.
Past events
Mass Struggle by Akram Zaatari
Discover the artwork Mass Struggle by artist Akram Zaatari, created especially for the Art Explora Festival. Invited by Amanda Abi Khalil and Danielle Makhoul – associate curators of the touring exhibition – the artist presents a work that takes the form of the Mediterranean Sea.
Carte Blanche Méditerranéen
On the upper deck of the boat, every day between 5pm and 7pm, the festival’s curators and a collaboration with the national pavilions of the Biennale offer concerts, performances, screenings, talks, panels... on a ‘carte blanche’ principle, echoing their unique way of understanding the major themes of the Festival throughout its itinerancy, embodying the purpose of the project through cultural cooperation on a regional scale.
Concert by Gulay Hacer Toruk and Spyridon Halaris
“Sacred and unholy songs, from the East to the West, from Turkey to Greece” Concert by Gulay Hacer Toruk and Spyridon Halaris, programmed by Alain Weber (Head of World Music at the Philharmonie de Paris)
Ambient DJ Set
Androula Kafa (artist and director of The Island Club, Cyprus).
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Films on Loop Programme
No Title (For the Sea) by Renata Poljak, 2024. The Image Remains the Same by Ali El-Darsa, 2023 The Seaman, by Bouchra Khalili, 2012
Carte Blanche Méditerranéen
On the upper deck of the boat, every day between 5pm and 7pm, the festival’s curators and a collaboration with the national pavilions of the Biennale offer concerts, performances, screenings, talks, panels... on a ‘carte blanche’ principle, echoing their unique way of understanding the major themes of the Festival throughout its itinerancy, embodying the purpose of the project through cultural cooperation on a regional scale.
Films on Loop Programme
What things may come by Marianne Fahmy, 2019 Di queste Luci si Servira La Notte by Adrian Paci, 2017
Carte Blanche Méditerranéen
On the upper deck of the boat, every day between 5pm and 7pm, the festival’s curators and a collaboration with the national pavilions of the Biennale offer concerts, performances, screenings, talks, panels... on a ‘carte blanche’ principle, echoing their unique way of understanding the major themes of the Festival throughout its itinerancy, embodying the purpose of the project through cultural cooperation on a regional scale.
Films on Loop Programme
Acéra or the witches' ball by Jean Painlevé, 1972 LODOS by Didem Özbek, 2014, HOLE by Didem Özbek, 2015, Climbing the sea (Arrampicare il mare), by Alex Cecchetti, 2023
Ocean Evening
On the occasion of the 60th Venice Biennale, Art Explora, TBA21 and LAS Art Foundation are pleased to invite you to this great evening event, part of the Ocean Weekend program developed by the Art Explora Festival, a cultural festival traveling around the Mediterranean thanks to its museum boat.
Films on Loop Programme
Breathings of the moon by Leonor Serrano Rivas and Diego Delas, 2022 The sun does not rise in the north by Mónica de Miranda, 2023
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Ocean Weekend
Ocean Weekend is a weekend dedicated to the ocean climate emergency, organized in collaboration with UNOC, TBA21, LAS, and UNESCO. Through panels of artists, researchers, and scientists, open to the public, discussions will address issues related to sea-level rise, the aridity line, the climate emergency, blue education, and more. A grand Ocean Evening will take place on Saturday the 20th at Espace Océan in collaboration with TBA21 and the LAS Art Foundation, featuring concerts, performances, and screenings.
Films on Loop Programme
The lifting by Louisa Babari, 2009 Bird watching by Stelios Kallinikou, 2023 Video Study (I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP) Matthew Attard
Breathings of the moon traveling performance by Leonor Serrano Rivas and Diego Delas
Breathings of the moon, a touring performance, by Leonor Serrano Rivas and Diego Delas (artists), commissioned by TBA21-Academy.
Cultural tour: Stamping card game for young audiences
Take part in the Art Explora children's competition and its 13 partner venues! Collect as many stamps as you can by visiting each of the Festival's partner cultural venues from June 6 to July 31, 2024.
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