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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
The "Under the azure" exhibition
Under the Azure is an exhibition paying tribute to the Mediterranean Sea, to the imagery it evokes, to the awe it inspires, and to the ancient and contemporary myths associated with it.
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Vila 31 Open Studios
To celebrate its opening, Vila 31 is organizing a week of Open Studios to showcase the newly renovated space, highlight the first artists in residence and offer a programme cultural events open to all.
Mikołaj Sobczak, Gossips. Bar Tore Confidential
Extending his exploration of queer migration, exile, and underground networks, Sobczak weaves together personal and historical encounters, using gossip as a fleeting yet powerful means of community-building and rewriting the past.
Bar Tore
Located in the heart of the village, Bar Tore embraces the many underground stories of bars as alternative spaces for community formation in Albania and Kosovo. Referencing iconic venues such as Bar Iliria in Tirana and Bar Janis in Prizren, the bar serves as both a site of artistic activation and a node of social memory.
Flaka Haliti - Things Keep Falling to Earth
Based on subjective experiences, Flaka Haliti keeps on looking at our fragmented, contradictory present. At the centre of her artistic practice is the individual and the question, how identity is constructed in a global fluid militant world. The three billboards displayed at the Art Explora Festival in Durrës follow an "ethics of proximity" and reference the contradictions of our ambivalent contemporary reality, addressing socio-political issues such as migration and racism.
Free shuttles
Free shuttles are available: Departures every 30 minutes from Durrës town hall. Everyday from 10:30am to closing time (see programme).
Past events
Black Med Capítulo IX. Invernomuto
The performance in Málaga inaugurates a new chapter, number IX, created specifically in relation to the hybrid and complex sounds of this region and their possible echoes in other parts of the Mediterranean, from the medieval cantigas of Santa María, to Algerian raï, via Lole and Manuel or the urban current affairs of rapper Huda.
Maestro Espada concert
As if returning home with the curious eyes of a visitor, brothers Alejandro and Víctor Hernández delve into the musical traditions of their native Murcian garden with Maestro Espada, a captivating project where analog synthesizers mix with castanets and lutes, demonstrating that electronics can also be folklore. Culture is what we create together: song, bread, war.
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.
Maritime parade
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.
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