Voices : Marie Hélène Pereira

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Marie Helene Pereira is a Curator and cultural practitioner from Dakar, Senegal. She lives and works in Berlin, Germany. She is profoundly interested in the politics of identity and histories of migration.

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Marie Hélène Pereira

Marie Helene Pereira is a Curator and cultural practitioner from Dakar, Senegal. She lives and works in Berlin, Germany. She is Senior Curator (Performative practices) at Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin, as well as a member of RAW Material Company since 2011, and its previous Director of Programs (2019-2022). She has organized exhibitions and related discursive programs, including the participation of RAW to “We face forward: Art from West Africa Today” in Manchester, New York and Shanghai. She co-curated Scattered Seeds in Cali-Colombia (2015-2017) and curated Battling to normalize freedom in Mumbai, India (2017).  Pereira was co-curator of a section of the 13th edition of Dakar Biennale of contemporary African Art, part of the artistic team of Still Present! - the 12th Berlin Biennale (2022), a recipient of the ICI Curatorial Research Fellowship (2021. She is also profoundly interested in the politics of identity and histories of migration.

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Xatt Pinto, Valletta Waterfront, Valletta, Malta

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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
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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.

Discover sound travel

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Frequently asked questions

Is access to the boat free?

Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.

Is there a specific dress code for visiting the museum boat?

For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.

How do I get on board the museum 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.

Is the museum boat accessible to people with reduced mobility?

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.