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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...
La Maison bleue - Meeting and screening with Hamedine Kane and Fatima Bintou Rassoul Sy
In conjunction with Hamedine Kane's solo show at the Ibn Battuta Museum, the artist is offering an exclusive screening of three of his short films in the Agora. The screening will be accompanied by a talk with Senegalese curator Fatima Bintou Rassoul Sy about one of the artist's latest projects, which investigates the disastrous consequences of industrial fishing on Dakar's fishing communities. La Maison Bleue, Habiter le monde, A l'ombre de nos fantômes
Pedal*art: Seeing and drawing while pedaling
While discovering the city by bike with MJ Bike, you'll have the opportunity to use your QALAM to draw and capture the surrounding details. This activity combines art and sustainable mobility, allowing you to enjoy the city while minimizing your ecological footprint.
Self-guided tours for associations and school groups
Come and discover the various Art Explora Festival exhibitions with your association or group!
Past events
Films on Loop Programme
Acéra ou le bal des sorcières by Jean Painlevé, 1972 LODOS by Didem Özbek, 2014, HOLE by Didem Özbek, 2015, Climbing the sea (Arrampicare il mare), by Alex Cecchetti, 2023
Ocean Evening
On the occasion of the 60th Venice Biennale, Art Explora, TBA21 and LAS Art Foundation are pleased to invite you to this great evening event, part of the Ocean Weekend program developed by the Art Explora Festival, a cultural festival traveling around the Mediterranean thanks to its museum boat.
Films on Loop Programme
Breathings of the moon by Leonor Serrano Rivas and Diego Delas, 2022 The sun does not rise in the north by Mónica de Miranda, 2023
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Ocean Weekend
The Ocean Weekend is a weekend dedicated to the ocean climate emergency, organized in collaboration with UNOC, TBA21, LAS and UNESCO. Through panels of artists, researchers and scientists, open to the public, discussions will address issues linked to sea-level rise, the aridity line, the climate emergency, blue education... A grand Soirée de l'Océan will be held on Saturday 20 at Espace Océan in collaboration with TBA21 and LAS Art Foundation, featuring concerts, performances and screenings.
Films on Loop Programme
La levée by Louisa Babari, 2009 Bird watching by Stelios Kallinikou, 2023 Video Study (I WILL FOLLOW THE SHIP) Matthew Attard
Breathings of the moon traveling performance by Leonor Serrano Rivas and Diego Delas
Breathings of the moon, traveling performance, by Leonor Serrano Rivas and Diego Delas (artists), commissioned by TBA21-Academy.
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