The logbook
Welcome to the digital logbook of the Art Explora Festival! Discover our resources to prepare or extend your visit, share your impressions and explore the testimonials of other visitors. Explore artist profiles, artworks, educational resources, podcasts, and videos—all conveniently housed in one place.Enjoy your discovery!
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IN THE EYES OF: MARIA VARELA - EP.4
Discover the artist Maria Varela in this 4th episode of our ‘In The Eyes Of’ series, and immerse yourself in her experience of a residency in Tangier, Morocco.
Originally from Athens, interdisciplinary artist and teacher of applied arts at the University of Northern Macedonia, Maria Varela explores the links between technology, handicraft and collective memory.
During her residency in Tangiers, she took an interest in local textile know-how and its ability to transmit narratives. Her work questions handicraft and its role as a medium of emancipation, interrogating the relationship between female creators, traditions and the traces left in time. Her apprenticeship in local weaving with Moroccan designers has given her an insight into the notions of memory, the instrumentalisation of know-how and overproduction.
This research invites us to rethink the interaction between crafts and new forms of artistic expression.
Discover the artist and her work on video here!
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IN THE EYES OF: BACHIR TAYACHI - EP.3
Dive into the unique perspective of Tunisian artist Bachir Tayachi in this third episode of “In the Eyes Of,” where we follow his journey during an artist residency in Marseille.
Born in 1995, Bachir Tayachi lives and works in Tunis. Through his preferred mediums of photography, video, and drawing, he develops an artistic practice rooted in capturing raw emotions, while questioning the complexity of identity.
As part of the Art Explora festival’s crossed residencies programme, Bachir Tayachi spent a month in Marseille, where the culture, the Mediterranean sea, and the diversity of stories shaped his project.
In Marseille, his project explores identity and the relationship with the body, through multiple and contrasting experiences. Here, he has been working on his first soloshow, In My Room, which runs from October 12 to November 5 at JAOU, Biennale de Tunis.
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IN THE EYES OF: RENATA POLJAK - EP. 2
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Marseille Voices
Discover the "Voices" podcast in Marseille! Hosted by Antoine Sourrieu, this series takes you to meet the inspiring personalities shaping the region's cultural scene. Discover Marseille and the Mediterranean from a new angle through these exclusive interviews recorded during the Art Explora Festival, in partnership with Radio Grenouille.
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IN THE EYES OF: BEA BONAFINI - EP.1
Discover the first episode of "In the Eyes Of", our series that takes you on a journey of discovery of the Mediterranean through the eyes of the artists who inhabit it.
Italian artist Bea Bonafini, based between London and Barcelona, took part in the programme crossed residencied programme developed as part of the Art Explora festival. During her residency in Malta, she explored the blending of identities and myths resulting from trans-Mediterranean migration and trade. Bea Bonafini explored Neolithic archaeological sites and the way ceramics preserve and transmit myths about mother goddesses and female deities.
Discover the artist and her work in video here!
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Stopover in Malta
Welcome to the first season of the Art Explora Festival podcast, with our first stopover in Malta! The Art Explora Festival stopover in Malta was organized with Spazju Kreattiv, Malta's National Center for Creativity, under the direction of Daniel Azzopardi. Enjoy all the lectures, conferences and debates in audio format, as if you were there. Find out how artists, curators and cultural and educational organizations are coming together to envision a new perspective on the Mediterranean.
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Mediterranean roaming
To understand the thousand and one stories of the Mediterranean wardrobe, ITINÉRANCE invites you to follow the new silk routes. What does a garment say about the person who wears it, makes it or sells it? Through these aural portraits, we attempt to define our vision of fashion, and its creative, environmental and human stakes.
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Festival Art Explora - Highlights of Malta
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Women in Mediterranean art
How are women represented in the arts? What clichés are (too) often associated with them? And what role do they play in creation?
To find out, discover our 4-part journey on Art Explora Academy: head for the Mediterranean countries for a journey through time and culture!
Guestbook
Una experiencia totalmente recomendable. Muy curiosa, instructiva y, sobre todo, original en cuanto a cómo experimentar el arte y su entorno de forma diferente. Tanto niños como adultos la disfrutamos mucho. Repetiremos en las próximas ocasiones.
Juncal
Málaga
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Spain
Un festival precioso, maravilloso, yo diría que hasta necesario. Muy bien organizado, y con actividades muy interesantes. Aprendizaje, disfrute y diversión, todo en uno. Estoy muy contenta de haber participado en MÁLAGA, ha sido muy enriquecedor, y quisiera dar las GRACIAS a todas las personas que hacen posible este festival, desde la producción y coordinación en origen, hasta el trabajo en los destinos donde atraca el barco-museo. ¡GRACIAS!
MJ-carmona
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It was a sensational and original experience. However, I wish it had lasted longer and offered more programs and activities. I also fell in love with the boat - it's brilliant! I'd love to see it drop anchor when it leaves, so I can admire the way it looks. All in all, I hope you've enjoyed the Moroccan public too, and that you'll consider coming back for more time and more programs, or even more ports of call in several of the Kingdom's port cities.
Tkitek
Rabat
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Morocco
Salam, first, it was an amazing adventure and a very good time filled with happiness that my family and I had with you. Thanks to the whole team, with a big heart :)
Hicham
Rabat
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Morocco
I went with my dad and my sister. The show was well thought out. Afterward, we were able to discuss the role of women throughout the centuries for hours. It was very eye-opening.
Kaoutar
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Visiting a museum ship that exhibits art is a unique cultural and maritime experience! You can discover works of art while exploring the ship's decks and passageways. It gives you a different perspective on art, rooted in the ship's maritime history.
V.
Rabat
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Morocco
تجربة جميلة جداو رائعة
Al-Ayyashi
Tangier
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Morocco
I liked the relaxed, artistic atmosphere. I was able to travel through time, and was moved by the VR. It was full of information, and the immersive experiences are amazing.
Khaoula
Tangier
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Morocco
تجربة مختلفة و جميلة في مدينة طنجة
Btissam
Tangier
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Morocco
It was a good experience for me and my family. The event was so interesting, and the exhibitions were very creative and rich in information and creativity. Thanks to the crew for their kindness and hospitality.
Jabran
Tangier
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Morocco
My companion and I had an excellent time at the Art Explora Festival in Tangier, especially the section about 'Women in Art in the Mediterranean'. Also, the boat experience was great: the music, the food, the gathering... In general, the atmosphere was amazing. I'm hoping the foundation will successfully continue with its artistic pursuits.
Fatima B.
Tangier
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Morocco
A timeless moment on a magnificent boat. A beautiful alliance of art and the sea. An ode to the Mediterranean.
Ponita
Marseille
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France
Quality. Art, well-being, mental health, introspection, inner journey... The boat is a work of art in itself. You'll feel cocooned.
A.
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It was a great experience, and the volunteers were very welcoming. My daughters really enjoyed traveling through time in virtual reality. It's a pity there isn't a helmet suitable for smaller children without a controller. My 6-year-old son was unable to enjoy it. Fortunately, the organizers were nice and kept an eye on him while I was able to enjoy the experience. Thanks for the experience, I hope it will be repeated.
Dadou13
Marseille
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France
Great cultural experience on this magnificent catamaran. Very well organized, with very friendly guides. I was delighted to rediscover the sounds of the Mediterranean. Thank you for this wonderful experience, which is within everyone's reach. Too bad for the colleagues who couldn't get a place... the price of fame.
C.
Marseille
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France
Very interesting visit to the museum boat, exhibition and virtual reality! Perfect welcome and great availability of volunteers and staff. Excellent visit! See you next year?
Vince
Marseille
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France
I took the 'Learn to film with your smartphone' workshop. Great workshop, I learned a lot. Thanks to Mouezi for this experience.
V.
Marseille
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France
This festival is simply brilliant - I suggest it becomes a regular thing! Thank you for sharing and bringing us new knowledge.
Houd
Marseille
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France
Animation with the virtual reality headset is astounding: you'll discover monuments and landscapes of perfect reality!
LaMarseillaise
Marseille
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France
Wonderful trip, I loved the audio experience. Bravo to the teams! And since I'd never been there before, the fact that it was free was a key factor.
Janine
Marseille
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France
A unique and accessible experience. A very pleasant moment of total immersion and zen.
Manutania
Marseille
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France
A wonderful aural and visual experience, with poetic themes... and what a magnificent catamaran! Thank you for making this festival accessible to all!
Sam
Marseille
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France
The catamaran is wonderful, and the crew is helpful. An amazing experience, especially in the VR tunnel where you can see the light show. The immersive headphones provided English audio, so I felt included.
EdinburghBoy
Marseille
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France
A fabulous experience from start to finish. The visit was extraordinary, and I really liked the immersion in the Louvre exhibition. We had chills down our spines. Bravo for this brilliant idea! The boat is magnificent and the team top-notch 😍.
Hbela
Marseille
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France
È stata un esperienza bellissima da ridare sicuramente
Susanna
Venice
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Italy
È stata una esperienza molto interessante per bambini ma anche per noi adulti. E un posto meraviglioso...
A visitor in Venice
Venice
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Italy
A really enjoyable experience and an innovative way to bring art to the public. My favorite section was the immersive sounds of the Mediterranean; this was brilliantly done and truly captured Mediterranean living. Thank you!
Lynsay
Valletta
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Malta
The catamaran was one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen!
Bettstania
Valletta
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Malta
A unique experience for the whole family.
Ann
Valletta
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Malta
Zanimljiv i lep nacin prikazivanja mediteranske umetnosti kroz vekove.
Acasestar
Valletta
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Malta
It was definitely a memorable experience. I consider myself lucky to have come across it.
Stefan
Valletta
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Malta
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience art in the setting of the most magnificent catamaran... The acrobats of 'Gregarious' fascinated us with the precision of their stunts, as well as their acting skills. What a gem of a performance!
Yulia
Valletta
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Malta
Thank you for reminding us how beautiful the world is and how art can continue to touch us even after decades, especially with this new way to experience it.
Marja
Valletta
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Malta
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NoS BILANS D'Escales
Malta 2024
Take a look back at our stopover in Valletta, Malta, organized in collaboration with Spazju Kreattiv from March 21 to 31, 2024. Over 21,000 visitors attended the ten-day festival,
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Marseille 2024
From June 6 to 18, 2024, over 60,000 visitors discovered the Art Explora Festival and its museum boat. Discover all the highlights in our dedicated press release.
How can you support us?
To become a partner of the Art Explora Festival is to commit to making the arts and culture accessible to as many people as possible, by supporting a human, cultural, maritime and environmental adventure never before seen in the Mediterranean.