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Programme
The first route of the museum ship will be the Mediterranean, an area of millennia of history and exchange, which has always mobilized and nourished the inspiration of artists, and naturally invites intercultural dialogue.
Discover the programme of activities on the quayside and in the towns: performances, concerts, conferences, screenings, workshops, meetings and other events.
Upcoming events
Inauguration Tangier
Opening day of the Art Explora Festival in Tangier. At programme : official speeches, performances, concerts, DJ sets...
ricochets (this time it's personal) - Exhibition - QANAT collective
Rooted in histories of water and ecological infrastructures, the exhibition ricochets ("this time it's personal") gives voice to tired djinns, mysterious aquatic creatures and exhausted tourist operators. It deciphers the politics of creating and redefining spaces-images-territories and the right to belong to them.
Aboard the museum boat
Free access on site, but you can pre-book your slot online. Discover 2 on-board experiences: "Présentes", the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum, and the sound voyage in the Mediterranean created by Ircam x Centre Pompidou. Sailing by Laure Prouvost.
www (Programmed by Youmein Festival)
"www (world war water)" is a durational performance and installation. It is a mise-en-situation of the worst of scenarios: with the last remaining cup, how is power negotiated, resources indulged and rationed, alliances formed and broken? Featuring Aïda Jamal and Imane Elkabli, with scenographic direction by Lori Kharpoutlian, this performance was initially conceived of and produced within the frame of the 2024 edition of the Youmein Festival under the theme of Steadfastness/Sumud with support from A.MAL Projects and the American Language Center - Tangier
Past events
Le bar du Crépuscule - Belsunce Projects (guests Martha Kirszenbaum)
As part of Art Explora, Belsunce Projects wishes to inaugurate Le bar du Crépuscule for the agora to provide a friendly, physical welcome for audiences, the community, and artistic disciplines during the festival period. The Twilight Bar is a tool for bringing creative forces together.
DJ Set Hadi Zeidan (invited by Martha Kirszenbaum)
Born in Beirut, Hadi Zeidan is a French-Lebanese composer whose music blends Arabic and electronic influences in a quest for multicultural dialogue and musical modernity. He creates unique electronic sounds, often serving as sonic communions, conversations and unique dance floor moments. His work provokes conversations about multiculturalism, identities, nostalgia and the feelings you can get when you're not at home.
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Workshop - La Recyclerie Mobile - Sauvage Méditerranée with the collaboration of Laure Prouvost
The association Sauvage Méditerranée is offering two workshops with its Recyclerie mobile. You'll have the opportunity to discover the main stages of plastic recycling through three fun activities, with the aim of creating an object designed by artist Laure Prouvost, using the heating and injection of recycled plastic!
Carte blanche at UNESCO
Round table discussion on "From local to distant: the impact of climate change on our natural and cultural heritage", moderated by Alison Faynot, UNESCO.
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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.
Carte blanche at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Round table discussion on "Journey to the center of the Pelagos Sanctuary" moderated by Susan Gallon, MedPAN Scientific Manager. Speakers: Hélène Labach, Director of Miraceti, Noëlie Pansiot, Coordinator of the 1 OCEAN project and Sylvain Petit, Director of SMILO.
Frequently asked questions
The Art Explora Festival will take place from spring 2024 to spring 2026 in various Mediterranean cities.
Festival events take place both on the museum boat's quay and in heritage and/or emblematic sites in the stopover towns. To find out all about upcoming events in your town, consult our Agenda.
The Art Explora Festival offers a rich, multi-disciplinary program including visits to the museum ship, exhibition pavilions, virtual reality experiences, artistic performances, concerts, conferences, film screenings, creative workshops and meetings. You'll be able to discover local and international artists, as well as thinkers and cultural players exploring contemporary themes related to the Mediterranean region. To find out all about upcoming events in your city, consult our Agenda.
All Festival events are free of charge. Please note, however, that some events - such as workshops - require a reservation via the ticket office. Please consult the page dedicated to each event for more information on times and booking procedures.
To ensure that everyone has the best possible experience at the Festival, we have drawn up a visitors' charter listing a few good practices.
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.
To take part in the workshops and meetings offered during the Festival, you'll generally need to register in advance. Information on how to register will be available on the dedicated event page, where you can also find details of times and how to take part.
Yes, the Art Explora Festival also offers child-friendly activities, such as creative workshops specially designed for young participants. See the program to find out about events and activities adapted to children and families.
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.
Thank you for your interest in the Festival Art Explora ! To find out more about our volunteer opportunities and to apply, please visit our "Become a volunteer"section of our website. There you'll find all the information you need about the roles available and the application procedure. We look forward to meeting you!
We're delighted to be considering new partnerships for the Festival Art Explora. To find out how, please visit our dedicated page or write to us at contact@artexplora.org