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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
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.
Journey through time and space
Discover recent virtual reality creations connected to the themes of the Art Explora Festival: heritage, art culture, migrations...
Opening day
Opening day of the Art Explora Festival in Marseille. On the programme : official speeches, dancing, concerts and DJ set... Reservations sold out, but access will be possible on site depending on capacity.
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Aboard the museum boat
Discover on board 2 experiences: Present, the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum, and the sound voyage in the Mediterranean created by Ircam x Centre Pompidou. Sailing by Laure Prouvost.
Workshop - Learn to film with your smartphone - Kourtrajmé School
The goal of this workshop is to learn how to fully utilize your smartphone to capture high-quality video memories. Mouezi Fatoumiya, technical instructor and project manager at the Kourtrajmé school, will guide you through framing techniques, composition, shot values, and essential accessories for filming. All these lessons will be put into practice to create quality stories!
Momo Choir and Speech by Laure Prouvost
The choir's procession will culminate in a live performance on stage with singer Tsar B, followed by a screening of a film by Laure Prouvost and a speech by the artist.
Workshop – Afrovibe – Maryam Kaba
Maryam Kaba invites you to discover Afrovibe, an inclusive dance form open to all levels and ages, and gender-neutral, that blends artistic creation, group physical activity, and letting go. Her teaching fosters greater self-awareness: improving flexibility, coordination, and balance, while developing musicality, rhythm, and listening skills. Come share her motto: EveryBODY can vibe!
Original Rockerz - Pratiques libres 'Marseille fait son show' : Talent foot freestyle
Come and touch the ball at La Marseillaise! Freestyle soccer contest open to all, accompanied by professionals.
Voices: Fif Tobossi
30-minute speech by an inspiring personality: Fif Tobossi
Speech by Frédéric Jousset
Conversation with Frédéric Jousset, President and Founder of the Art Explora Foundation introduced by Fabrice Bousteau, editor-in-chief of Beaux Arts magazine.
Walk – How did the ancients see the world? - Caspar Noyons - GR2013 Guides Bureau
During this walk, we will explore the oldest remains of Massilia, from the ancient port to the excavations of the former stock exchange, before reaching the sea. Beyond history, we will delve into the ancient imagination through the myths of Greece, Mesopotamia, and Egypt, discovering that each human being is a universe unto themselves and that the city itself reflects the cosmos.
Granada - Rodeo
RODÉO - A show for the public space, created in 2023 by the Grenade - Josette Baïz group and company.
The Twilight Bar - Belsunce Projects (guests by Martha Kirszenbaum)
As part of Art Explora, Belsunce Projects aims to inaugurate Le Bar du Crépuscule (The Twilight Bar) in the agora, providing a welcoming, in-person space for the public, the community, and artistic disciplines during the festival. Le Bar du Crépuscule is a tool for bringing creative forces together.
DJ Set Hadi Zeidan (guest by Martha Kirszenbaum)
French-Lebanese composer Hadi Zeidan, born in Beirut, creates music that blends Arabic and electronic influences in a quest for multicultural dialogue and musical modernity. He crafts unique electronic sounds, often serving as platforms for sonic communion, conversation, and unique dancefloor moments. His work sparks conversations about multiculturalism, identity, and the nostalgia for feelings you might experience when you're away from home.
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