Panel with Renata Poljak, Vince Briffa, Simon Riccardi-Zani moderated by Gabriel Zammit

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Renata Poljak

Renata Poljak is a visual artist coming from Split, Croatia. Her body of work is composed of different media : film and video works, photo collages, neons, installations and drawings. Renata's work has been exhibited on solo or group shows, biennales and film festivals. A selection of her films were screened in Centre Georges Pompidou, Perspective Cinema, Paris 2010. and in Palais de Tokyo in november and december 2012. Her solo show at S.Stoyanov Gallery in NYC was selected as best in show in NYC by Village Voice. Three of her recent films had their premier at the Oberhausen Film Festival three years in a roll and the film Porvenir (2020) has won 5 awards at various film festivals.

Vince Briffa

Vince Briffa is an artist working in drawing, painting, sculpture, video and installation. He is a tenured Professor of Art at the University of Malta. His work has been exhibited in numerous prestigious venues including the Malta Pavilion, Venice Art Biennale, 1999 and 2019.

Renata Poljak by Bartul Pejkovic & Vince Briffa by Giulia Relli

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Simon Riccardi-Zani

Simon Riccardi-Zani, born in Nice (France) in 1998, studied at the Paris Opera Ballet School and contemporary dance at the Paris National Conservatoire. In 2019, he joined ŻfinMalta National Dance Company directed by Paolo Mangiola, working with renowned choreographers and approaching various styles. His growing interest in choreography, has led him to be commissioned for dance works in 2021 and 2022 by ŻfinMalta. His cinematographic approach on movement and choreography leads him to collaborate frequently on projects with film director James Vernon, using videography as a main support to pursue his vision. Simon investigates minimal situations to deliver the essence of movement, and builds from there to make relations emerge. He does this to cross codes of performing arts and using the landscape as a source of imagination.

Gabriel Zammit

Gabriel Zammit is a curator, writer and creative producer. He has a background in philosophy and art theory. He also holds a position at the Malta Society of Arts and lectures at the University of Malta. Recent exhibitions include GROUNDWATERS (Valletta Contemporary, 2022) an exploration of outsider art in Malta; and Il-Ħabba tal-Għajn (Malta Society of Arts, 2023) a solo exhibition by Alex Dalli.

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Xatt Pinto, Valetta Waterfront

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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

© Elisa Von Brockdorff

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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.