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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
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Through the Porthole workshop
A textured painting workshop on round canvases symbolizing boat portholes. Using paper, water, glue, and acrylic paint, participants create relief artworks inspired by the Mediterranean—its sea, coasts, and towns. The workshop encourages sensory exploration, creativity, and personal reflection. Suitable for 8+.
Workshop presentation: DB Indoš & Tanja Vrvilo
Performance artists Damir Bartol Indoš and Tanja Vrvilo are organizing a workshop for children entitled "Shachtophony for 2 shoes on 8 little shachtophones". The idea is inspired by "Note 6" by Croatian literary avant-garde pioneer Janko Polić Kamov: "Life wears a cothurne on one foot and a jester's sock on the other".
FoAM: Ephemeral Garden
Ephemeral Garden evokes the spirit of convivial gatherings by the sea. It is an immersive audiovisual contemplation on the perpetual conversations of life talking amongst itself. The multitude of voices intermingle in an ambience that is thick and alive, filled with liminal whispers. Afterimages of a planet-centred perception combine with field recordings and synthetic sounds to create a continuously changing atmosphere. From the space between the cells to the space between the stars.
Overwhelmed, performance with Black Mediterranean
Overwhelmed, performance with Black Mediterranean (large image on textile), participatory performance of variable duration) and installation in public space, created by Siniša Ilić and Bojan Đorđev in collaboration with local participants.
Propulsor - Score for the Galeb ship
This propeller is not just a propeller that converts engine power into thrust to propel the ship forward. It is also the force that enables the ship to navigate diachronically from the Ligurian Sea to the Adriatic Sea, the Ionian Sea or the Suez Canal. The thruster is the ship's dead time at the bottom of the sea; the thruster is the ship's body, symbolizing peace, simultaneous breaking and riveting, its sinking and rising to the surface. The thruster is the immobilized propeller at the heart of a tertiary economy. The thruster is a future attraction.
Sara Renar
Sara Renar is a recording and live artist from Zagreb, Croatia. She is considered one of the best and bravest singer-songwriters of the new Balkan generation. Her musical style can be described as experimental/indie/pop, blending subtle melodies with electronic and theatrical elements.
Past events
Tsungai Tsikirai and Band
Tsungai has been captivating audiences by showcasing her traditional African music, dances, and cultural heritage through mesmerising performances on various platforms. Beyond her shows, Tsungai finds joy in serving as a workshop facilitator, imparting the art of Southern African choral singing and dance to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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.
Smadj, Safwane Kenani & Ersoj Kasimov
Smadj, a virtuoso on the oud and an electronic music innovator, forges a distinctive musical realm by seamlessly blending influences from the East and the Mediterranean Sea. His unique style, a pioneering force within the realm of electronic music, imparts a special hue to the traditional yet contemporary Mediterranean soundscape, drawing on diverse musical traditions from Turkey to the Maghreb.
Exodus
Two worlds collide when Sam (40), a people smuggler, reluctantly saves Amal, a 12-year-old girl whose whole family has gone missing in the Syrian war. Amal believes that they are on their way to Sweden so she sets out on a journey to find them. Sam hesitates but is troubled by the thought of leaving the girl alone in a no-man’s land, and gets dragged in.
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The museum boat
Discover the works of Laure Prouvost, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Akram Zaatari, the sound experience created by IRCAM, films by artists from 15 of the countries on the Mediterranean Festival tour, and a live programme (talks, concerts, performances...)
Films on Loop Programme
Underwater Painting by Yannis Maniatakos, 2012 Fragments by Ghassen Chraifa, 2020, No More Front Tears, by Laure Prouvost, 2022
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