.webp)
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
Invasion of the Adriatic
No, this is not about tourists, even though it is connected to tourism. Luckily, this is not about drones, either, but we may say it has something to do with fighting off attacks. Every day, we see reports and sightings of numerous little-known or entirely unknown marine animal and plant species being shared on social and other media. This is not a recent phenomenon but a consequence of a process that has been ongoing for years, and the trend is accelerating.
Love will tear us apart
Love Will Tear Us Apart is a solo that combines the elements of a rock concert, confessional form, and abstract dance. It is also the first part of Saša Božić’s and Petra Hrašćanec’s trilogy that explores the relationship between contemporary dance and popular music (Love Will Tear Us Apart / Boys Don’t Cry / the_beatles). The “love” from the title is transferred into a love for dance itself.
Vincent Meessen: Ultramarine
“Ultramarine” is a 2018 experimental film and multimedia art installation by Belgian artist Vincent Meessen, featuring African‑American spoken word poet Kain The Poet – a late ‑’60s forerunner of hip‑hop – accompanied by improvised drumming from Belgian percussionist Lander Gyselinck.
Truth # Tribe
Truth # Tribe is a Zagreb-based alternative jazz rock fusion band featuring renowned musicians Nenad Kovačić (percussion), Nenad Sinkauz (electric guitar, electronics), Jurica Rukljić (electric tuba) and Mak Murtić (saxophone, flute, effects). The band formed in 2019 and has since released two albums: "Distances" (Hitchtone Records) and "Live at Vinyl Factory" (Rika Muzika).
RockeRIn
The RockeRIn project grew out of the successful collaboration between educational establishments (primary and secondary schools) in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in the PjesmaRIca and PjesmaRIca2 projects, where choirs from Rijeka and the surrounding area performed pop-rock songs from Rijeka. In view of the satisfaction and success of the previous projects, we felt it necessary to offer our students new joint creative activities and enriching leisure pursuits.
Robertina Šebjanič in conversation with Davor Mišković
Rooted in ecology and the ocean as commons, this conversation brings together Davor Mišković (director of Drugo More) and Robertina Šebjanič (artist/researcher) to reflect on the Adriatic Sea as a space rich in knowledge, memories and collective attention, where art, research and community meet and flourish together.
Past events
Davide Ambrogio
EVOCAZIONI E INVOCAZIONI – RITUAL SONGS FROM ASTROMONTE Davide Ambrogio skillfully captures the vast tapestry of Mediterranean culture, spanning from Albania to Greece, from Italy to the Arab world. Raised in a small town in Aspromonte, a mountainous territory in the extreme southwest of Italy, in Calabria, Davide was surrounded by ancient religious rituals and devotional chants that are still very much alive. Tethered to his Calabrian roots, he drew inspiration from the oral traditions of the region to create his distinctive musical language.
Brikkuni Live
Often credited with the revival of Maltese sung pop music, Brikkuni have been around since their seminal 2008 debut Kuntrabanda – a genre-hopping pop/rock/punk hybrid that transformed the band into a local cult phenomenon and ushered in a new wave of Maltese alternative music.
Vento y Fogo
The vibrant multiculturalism of Malta, coupled with a shared passion for Latin rhythms, served as the catalyst for the collaboration between Marco Strafalaci from Italy and Patricia Torres from Uruguay. This unique fusion led to the creation of the musical project known as the Vento y Fogo duo. Their repertoire, spanning from South American tunes to Spanish, Italian, and beyond, invites the audience on a captivating journey through the joyful flavours of Mediterranean and Latin musicality.
Panel with Françoise Gaill, Andrew Borg Wirth, Mariana Hahn moderated by Ashok Adicéam
Theme: Art, Science & Philanthropy
Screening of 'Intertide' and 'It Isn't Easy, But It Is'.
- Intertide' by Renzo Spiteri - It Isn't Easy, But It Is' by Mariana Hahn
Panel with Renata Poljak, Vince Briffa, Simon Riccardi-Zani moderated by Gabriel Zammit
Theme: Art about the Sea-On Wider Conversations
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, conferences, 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. See the program to find out about events and activities adapted to 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 Festival Art Explora ! 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 be considering new partnerships for the Festival Art Explora. To find out how, please visit our dedicated page or write to us at contact@artexplora.org