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Ocean Weekend
Ocean Weekends" are part of the Festival program, inviting researchers, scientists and artists to round-table discussions on the theme of the ocean and climate change. to discuss the theme of the ocean and the climate emergency, with a local approach that is renewed at each stage. In Marseille, the Ocean Weekend takes place on World Ocean Day.
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Ocean Weekend
Ocean Weekends" are part of the Festival program, inviting researchers, scientists and artists to round-table discussions on the theme of the ocean and climate change. to discuss the theme of the ocean and the climate emergency, with a local approach that is renewed at each stage. In Marseille, the Ocean Weekend takes place on World Ocean Day.
PROGRAMME
Saturday, June 8: Ocean Weekend and Mediterranean Carte Blanche
14:00 - 15: 00 : Carte blanche at UNESCO
Round table on the theme: "From local to distant: the impact of climate change on our natural and cultural heritage", moderated by Alison Faynot, UNESCO. Speakers: Kalliopi Baika, AMU - CCJ, Aimée Bouchet, Adret Studio and Thierry Perez, CNRS Research Director, Institut Méditerranéen de Biodiversité et d'Écologie Marine et Continentale (IMBE).
15:00 - 16:00: Carte blanche at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Round table discussion on the theme: "Journey to the center of the Pelagos Sanctuary" moderated by Susan Gallon, MedPAN Scientific Manager. Speakers: Hélène Labach, Director of Miraceti, Alexis Rosenfeld, photographer and explorer, and Sylvain Petit, Director of SMILO.
19:00 - 19:15 : Performance by Cecilia Bengolea
Cecilia Bengolea, L'Ombre du Syncronised Serpent. 14 min, Courtesy of the artist.
19:30 - 20:00: Open Air Cinema: Emilija Škarnulytė
Screening of the film Sunken Cities by Emilija Škarnulytė, 2021, 9 min, Courtesy of the artist.
Emilija Škarnulytė
Sunday, June 9: Ocean Weekend and Mediterranean Carte Blanche
14:00 - 15:00: Carte blanche at the Fondation de la Mer
Round-table discussion on the theme of "The Mediterranean, wonder and action", moderated by François-Alexandre Bertrand (President, Association Blue Odyssey Initiative, CEO Platypus Craft). Speakers : Leslie Bissey, Founder of the We-Ocean Association, oceanologist, diver and eco-adventurer, Eric Dupont, Co-founder of the Echos d'Océans Association and CEO of EKKOPOL and Muriel Barron, Head of Ocean Protection at the Fondation de la Mer.
15:00 - 16:00 Carte blanche at the Camargo Foundation
A conversation on 'MEDITERRANEAN SCIENCE AND FICTION: Bacteria, chimeras and hydropolitical forces' between Lara Tabet (medical biologist, artist-researcher) and Océane Ragoucy (architect, curator, critic) with the participation of Julie Chenot (director of the Camargo Foundation).
17:30 - 18:00 "Voices": 30 minutes of speeches by an inspiring personality
Speaker: Alexis Rosenfeld, photographer and explorer.
18:30 - 20:00: Open-air cinema 'Mission Méditerranée, Le musée des abysses' Thomas Marlier and Mathieu Pradinaud (UNESCO programming)
Thomas Marlier and Mathieu Pradinaud , 'Mission Méditerranée, le musée des abysses' , 2023, 69'. Introduction by Alison Faynot (UNESCO) and Franca Cibecchini (DRASSM), who both took part in the international underwater archaeological mission featured in the documentary.
Practical information
Address
Vieux-Port - Quai de la Fraternité, Marseille, France
Accessibility
Dates and times
Saturday June 8, 14:00 to 20:00 and Sunday June 9, 14:00 to 22:00
Safety
Visit itinerary
No reservation required, subject to availability.
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.