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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
Workshop "At the mouth of the Guadalhorce River" by Margarida Mendes
As we walk along the mouth of the Guadalhorce, traversing the flows of its history and past, we reconnect with the beings that inhabit it and feed off it - the guardians of the marshes. Birds, flora, reptiles and other creatures that pass through to nest and shelter in this aquatic ecosystem that opens onto the sea.
Raft-building workshop
The Mediterranean has always been navigable and continues to be so for migration and trade purposes. We'll talk about the history of our sea and the stories of the various people who attempt to cross it to reach Europe from Africa. Meanwhile, we'll try to build a raft and set it afloat with the help of master carpenter Alfonso Sánchez-Guitard from the Nereo shipyard. We'll see if it floats on Sunday November 10 at 10:30 am.
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.
About maritime boundaries. Macarena Gómez-Barris.
Macarena Gómez-Barris embarks on a fascinating exploration of coastal landscapes as sites of resistance, survival and ecological interconnectedness. Blending postcolonial and ecological perspectives, Gómez-Barris investigates how coastal regions, often ignored in global narratives, serve as vital frontiers where indigenous communities, marine life and local cultures resist and adapt to the encroachments of neoliberal exploitation and climate change.
Oceanic phantasmagorias. Daniela Zyman
This lecture explores the history of racialization from coexistence in the Iberian Peninsula to colonization in the Americas, highlighting how racial exclusion emerged alongside territorial and economic expansion.
Screening of the essay "Cuerpos anclados, plasma volador: El régimen líquido de los fluidos corporales".
(Anchored bodies, flying plasma: The liquid regime of body fluids) by Ivan López Munuera. Bodies are permeable and participate in a continuous exchange of fluids. These fluids circulate, merging desires and destinies, influencing health and building an often unmanifested hydrocommunity. "Grounded Bodies, Flying Plasma" addresses the history of the blood trade and transfusion, and its relationship with imperialism and the AIDS crisis.
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