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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 underwater divines are flying and floating and melting with us
A visual and sonic symphony that immerses us in the mysteries of the deep sea, while also becoming an ode to imagination and creation. Based on a film by the artist Rosa Tharrats aboard a ship on an expedition with the Schmidt Ocean Institute, the performance includes a soundtrack created in situ, in a process of dramatic and musical improvisation led by musician Mau Boada (Esperit!), singer Clara Enrich-Genestar, and poet Gabriel Ventura.
Grief and grievance: listening as learning
On this occasion, Ikram Bouloum reappropriates her technique as a selector to present "Grief and grievance: listening as learning", a listening session in which she traces a journey through different musical genres and sound archives, entering into dialogue with her referents and opening up space for new superpositions to address questions of poetic belonging.
Winds know what maps have forgotten
”Winds know what maps have forgotten” is a hands-on, immersive workshop where sound, maps, and imagination meet. Participants inhabit a large floor map of the Mediterranean to create wind-inspired soundscapes, stories and speculative narratives.
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La Bissaperie
La Bissaperie is a collective invocation of Frantz Fanon's memory through a shared reading of his texts and the preparation of bissap, a hibiscus flower drink. I propose a friendly and horizontal meeting place focused on the revolutionary ideas of the thinker and a platform for people to connect with their identity, heritage and community.
Fiction and Lies. The Role of the Novel in the World of Post-Truth
In our time of fake news, disinformation, and political manipulation, the difference between truth and lies seems increasingly unclear. Artificial intelligence can distort our perceptions, and social media encloses us in bubbles that destroy the very idea of a shared reality. In this world, what place does fiction occupy—the old craft of telling stories that never happened? Can novels contain more truth than reality as we see it? The Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez proposes a conversation about our relationship with invented stories in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Pulso y Horizonte (Pulse and Horizon)
“Pulso y Horizonte” is an instrumental project led by Pedro Javier González, one of the most respected guitarists on the contemporary Spanish music scene. Flamenco, jazz, world music and improvisation converge in an open, celebratory proposal inspired by the Mediterranean, where rhythmic pulse and collective dialogue shape a vibrant and highly communicative musical experience.
The Drought. An oasis.
Disco Atlas (with accompanying artists)
The concept is centered on Disco Atlas’ own artistic project, in which he invites artists to join as surprise guests. By collaborating with Gnawa musicians—specifically emerging performers rather than established Maâlems—Disco Atlas highlights how the music he plays can organically merge with live instrumentation. The aim is to demonstrate that this sound is flexible, alive, and open to reinterpretation through live performance, creating a unique and spontaneous experience each time.
Breakwater: drift through forgotten spaces
Walking through the port and its surroundings based on a reflection on the sea as a forgotten space and its limits. The breakwater at sea and on land. The itinerary will unfold in dialogue with the notions of the artist and photographer Alan Sekula, maritime ex-votos, and urban transformation.
Breakwater: drift through forgotten spaces
Walking through the port and its surroundings based on a reflection on the sea as a forgotten space and its limits. The breakwater at sea and on land. The itinerary will unfold in dialogue with the notions of the artist and photographer Alan Sekula, maritime ex-votos, and urban transformation.
Seitons Masdeu Hola i Adeu
Seitons Masdeu Hola i Adeu is the official presentation of a vinegar-marinated anchovy company founded by the artist, daughter of the last fish auctioneer (crying out bids aloud) in Arenys de Mar, her hometown. The piece sits somewhere between a performative meal, a 1990s television program, and a theatrical work.
Stories from the Periphery, told by Silvia Albert Sopale and Kouyate Ansoumane
A collection of stories from diverse origins, told to broaden perspectives, open hearts, and bring souls closer together. All of these stories share a common thread: the presence of Afro-descendant people as protagonists. Brave, resilient, and joyful individuals who serve as mirrors for us to reflect on and imagine our own lives.
Past events
Open-air cinema: Lina Soualem (guest of Martha Kirszenbaum)
Film screening in the presence of the director. Lina Soualem, 'Bye Bye Tiberias', 2024, 82 min.
Original Rockerz - Pratiques libres 'Marseille fait son show' : Talent rap
Tremplin Rap, culture, widespread in Marseille, open to all to let them take the Mic.
Musicatreize Concert
As part of the Art Explora travelling cultural festival, Musicatreize is creating a new work by Zad Moultaka, Innana.
DJ Set Deena Abdelwahed (invited by Martha Kirszenbaum)
Workshop – Hip-Hop – Compagnie Grenade
Two dancers from Granada, Kim Evin and Aline Lopès, invite you to discover the fundamentals (Break, Popping, House, Newstyle techniques) through choreographic phrases taken from the show Rodéo.
Walk – These words in which we move – David Poullard - GR2013 Guides Bureau
All around us, as we walk through the city, are texts, words, letters. David Poullard invites us to discover this written cacophony, which has a form, an origin, a state of existence that invites questions and offers valuable lessons to those who take the time to look at it with curiosity. He will explore a series of "cases" during a walk that will take us from the Reformed Quarter to the Old Port, passing through three distinct neighborhoods.
Combined visit - ELLES! exhibition at the Children's Museum / Présentes! exhibition
Sign up for a combined visit of the exhibition ELLES! at the Préau des Accoules - Children's Museum and the immersive exhibition Présentes! on board the museum boat.
Workshop – The Constellation of Museums - Hawaf Collective
The Constellation of Museums is a collaborative and participatory workshop where everyone is invited to take part in the design and creation of an imaginary museum, from its architecture to its art collection. In response to the Sahab Museum, which currently exists alone on its planet, this collective construction is an invitation to travel and will be the fruit of the combined imagination of the participating children. The imaginary museum will be built using simple materials such as wood, cardboard, paper, stickers, and glue, and will be colored and painted using markers, colored pencils, and paint.
Compagnie DK Bel
C'est BEAU!", a Cultural Olympiad - Paris 2024 project, aims to explore the notion of BEAUTY as expressed by the poet Charles Baudelaire, for whom BEAUTY is linked to the bizarre, chaos, pain and fragility of Being. This piece borrows these four notions and adds "Flight", thus becoming a powerful symbol of optimism and unity.
Roundtable 'Committing to Culture'
Each year in France, there are nearly 4.5 million volunteer contributions in the cultural sector. The challenges of accessing arts and culture are numerous. Are there specific characteristics to civic engagement in culture? How, and above all, why should we encourage it? Moderated by Sébastien Thubert, Director of Volunteering at [Institution Name]. Art Explora Foundation
Performance with the artists' workshop in exile
Performance 'De-racinement.' 50'. Dancers: Amal Alnabwany and Emmanuelle Pépin. Oud player: Rooney Lumière.
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.
Carte Blanche to Dizonord (guests by Martha Kirszenbaum)
For his Carte Blanche at the Art Explora Festival, Vincent Privat conceived an evening dedicated to Mediterranean music, featuring artists and members of the Dizonord network, with a transcultural and intergenerational aim. By inviting various artists, media outlets, and performers—all connected to Mediterranean sound and musical cultures in their popular, traditional, and underground forms—they collectively created the soundtrack for the museum ship's voyage, echoing the different Mediterranean ports of call.
DJ Set for kids - Radio Minus Sound System
An atypical web radio station for curious young listeners, Radio Minus is dedicated to researching, archiving, documenting and broadcasting the hidden treasures of music for and by children. Hosted by a team of enthusiasts at the cutting edge of the subject, the radio station offers a vinyl DJ set, supported by a video-game system, with a single objective: to get kids dancing to never-before-heard tunes.
Workshop – Introduction to Dabkeh – Wadee Alkhouri and Tatiana Calderón - the workshop for artists in exile
Wadee Alkhouri and Tatiana Calderón invite you to a workshop to discover dabke, a group dance performed at weddings, banquets, and other celebrations. Through a combination of lively music, energetic movements, and intercultural interaction, they create a dynamic and enriching atmosphere where you can explore the deep connections between dance, music, and culture.
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