Story of a lichen - Eduard Escoffet and Cristian Alcaraz

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Performance
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Histoire d'un lichen is a performance based on an iconic image: a computer screen with an idyllic, clean and crystalline Mediterranean beach, which conceals the presence of posidonia, a marine plant that has given the Mediterranean its characteristic color for millennia. Beneath this idealized surface lies the tension of a natural and social world subject to human boundaries, measurements and classifications.

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On land and at sea, living organisms and humans have adapted to these rigid structures, which have turned the Mediterranean into a space of conflict and recreation. The performance, created by poets Cristian Alcaraz and Eduard Escoffet, is a creative dialogue that explores the Mediterranean from its depths to the undersea cables that bring the Internet to our screens.

Cristian Alcaraz

A graduate in directing and playwriting, Cristian Alcaraz has published several collections of poems, including Turismo de interior and Individuo armado, as well as the play Días de exterminio. He received a scholarship from the Antonio Gala Foundation and trained at the Conde Duque II Winter School. He is currently working as author and director on theater projects for Spam.Please.Enter and Boca Agua, and stands out for his committed and experimental work.

Eduard Escoffet

Poet and sound artist Eduard Escoffet has presented his work at international festivals such as Sónar and the Fondation Louis Vuitton. He has published books of poetry such as Gaire and El terra i el cel, and his film Cos endins won the Award Goethe at the Zebra Poetry Film Festival. In 2023, he premiered Echo and the Oracle, an installation about artificial intelligence. He also presented his first solo exhibition in Barcelona, reflecting his interest in poetry, technology and sound art.

©Laia Serch / ©Cristian Alcaraz

Practical information

Address

Auditorium Eduardo Ocón, Paseo de España, Málaga

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Dates and times

Friday, November 1, 19:30 to 20:30

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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.