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Lifting by Louisa Babari, 2009
Algeria
25 min
Courtesy of Rhizome, Algiers
The casting of nets on a Greek fishing boat in the Dodecanese evokes the magnitude of the Mediterranean Sea. As a passenger on lone the boat, the work of the artist Nunzio is superimposed on that of the fishermen. Two women and a child share their journey. A work of art, a visceral link with the laborious and solitary work of fishing, the matrix sea allows us to meditate on the condition of the self. The visions and dreams of the passengers give rise to a silent, introspective voyage of the sea, interrupted only by the sound of machinery.
Nunzio was born in Abruzzo, Italy, in 1954, and is a member of the New Roman School, which includes artists such as Pizzi Canella, Tirelli, Dessi and Gallo. In 1986, he won the Duemila prize for best young artist at the Venice Biennale.
Louisa Babari
Stelios Kallinikou
Bird watching by Stelios Kallinikou, 2023
Cyprus
7 min 40 sec
Courtesy of the artist
The British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri is a space suspended between manifold complex narratives. Within its landscape, British military facilities intersect with a wetland of incredible biodiversity, crucial for the broader Eastern Mediterranean region. While thousands of migratory birds use the area as a temporary home, the British base monitors—and often influences—the flow of political developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Bird watching reflects on the relationship between people, animals, and the environment in the context of ongoing processes of colonisation and extinction.
Video Study (I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP) by Matthew Attard
Malta
1 min 40 sec
Courtesy of Galleria Michela Rizzo
The video piece, derived from "I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP," delves into the intersection of historically-etched ship graffiti, contemporary drawing, and digital technology. It explores the symbolism embedded in the 'ex-voto' ship graffiti dating from the late 15th to the 19th centuries, which narrate stories of blind faith and salvation across the Mediterranean. These maritime images, adorning the walls of wayside chapels throughout the Maltese Islands, are ephemeral traces expressing hope, fears, faith. By examining historical imagery as a way of drawing with the eye movement data of the eye-tracking device, Attard prompts reflections on authorship and our contemporary reliance on digital technology. He underscores how historical visual narratives endure in the digital era, conveying messages of hope and resilience. Attard seeks to reinterpret the metaphors and meanings inherent in the historical ship graffiti, while questioning our future and our unwavering trust in digital technology, including AI processes.
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Matthew Attard
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EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created in exceptional collaboration with the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition offers a reflection on the role and representation of female figures in the Mediterranean world, through an educational and sensory experience based on digital audiovisual technologies. The exhibition is divided into two parts:
- An educational documentary on the aft deck
- An immersive exhibition at the heart of the catamaran
A sound journey in the Mediterranean by Ircam
Through a Sound Odyssey, Ircam and Ircam Amplify invite visitors to explore the sensations of the Mediterranean and discover new soundscapes, both imaginary and real.
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© Elisa Von Brockdorff
The artists
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.