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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
Past events
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Flamenco dance workshop by Leonor Leal
Leonor Leal's flamenco dance workshop is a space for creation, reflection and experimentation. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the essence of flamenco, from its technical basis to the freedom of interpretation, combining tradition and the avant-garde.
Workshop "Writing a boat, building a story" by Florencia Rojas
Escribir una barca, construir una historia (Write a boat, build a story) is the title of an artistic practice workshop that explores formal and conceptual strategies for dealing with the stories of others, using art as a possible tool for political reflection. The workshop takes place in three sessions, from Thursday to Saturday.
Un paseo mecido. Diego Delas.
Visual artist Diego Delas has designed and conceptualized a series of banners that are a poetic tribute to the relationship between man and the Mediterranean Sea. Each banner, handmade from natural fabrics, incorporates shapes and symbols inspired by nature and the waves, evoking the light and colors of the coastline.
Hamid Ajbar: Two stories, one path.
An encounter between music and dance that unites two cultures: Arabo-Andalusian and Flamenco. Although these traditions emerged at different times, they have crossed paths in time and space, both meeting on the bangs of society.
Screening of the trilogy Tetuan, Tetuán, تطوان , by Adrian Schindler
Screening followed by Schindler's interview with researcher and artist Aicha Trinidad. This day focuses on the film trilogy "Tetuan, Tetuan, تطوان" by artist Adrian Schindler, whose film project examines the traces that Morocco's colonial past has left in Spanish society through an experimental collaborative methodology, addressing both cultural production and public space as well as the collective imagination.
Project for a collection of anti-colonial songs. A sound bridge.
Ikram Essaghir will perform a set of songs, deeply rooted in Amazigh tradition, accompanied by the adŷun (Amazigh tambourine), evoking ancestral voices and stories of cultural resistance. The artist will then collaborate with DJ Diara Dgy to create a unique performance that fuses electronic music with traditional North African sounds, creating a sonic bridge between the ancestral and the contemporary.
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