The Art Explora Festival’s Journey Of Art, Inclusivity, And Environmental Dialogue
Kicking off on the picturesque Xatt Pinto Waterfront, the Art Explora Festival is poised to mesmerise attendees from 21st to 31st March with a celebration that intertwines art, sustainability, and inclusivity.
At the heart of this festival is the innovative 47-metre long, 55-metre high catamaran, a collaboration between Axel de Beaufort and Guillaume Verdier, which stands as the world’s first museum boat, making its inaugural stopover in Malta.
This floating museum, constructed at Italy’s PERINI NAVI shipyard and sailing under the French flag, can host up to 2,000 visitors daily, offering an immersive blend of art, technology, and community engagement, including a unique soundscape designed by Ircam x Centre Pompidou.
Over ten days, the festival brings together Maltese and international artists, along with social stakeholders, to spotlight environmental sustainability, social justice, and well-being through a rich selection of over 30 initiatives and 55 activities.
From electrifying music to thought-provoking visual arts, each aspect of the festival serves as a medium for powerful storytelling and social commentary, challenging attendees to reflect and inspire change.
The festival’s dedication to community outreach shines through in workshops for children, which draw inspiration from Louvre artefacts to explore cultural diversity, ecological preservation, and gender equality.
Furthermore, the Open Book Fora stands as an inclusive platform for sharing stories and discussing contemporary issues, enhancing the festival’s goal of fostering dialogue and action on global challenges.
Minister for the Arts, Owen Bonnici, emphasises the festival’s role in harnessing the universal language of art to unite diverse communities, inspire, and foster meaningful conversations.
Meanwhile, Mr Frédéric Jousset, President of the Art Explora Foundation, invites attendees to embark on this immersive journey that promises a plethora of artistic and cultural experiences, both on the museum boat and ashore, to explore, exchange, and enrich our global narrative.
Rupert Cefai, Chairman of Fondazzjoni Kreattività, and Daniel Azzopardi, Artistic Director of Spazju Kreattiv and the festival’s curator in Malta, both highlight the festival’s aim to cultivate a collective sense of ownership in our cultural stories and to create democratic spaces for artistic dialogue.
They underscore the festival’s commitment to active participation and its importance in shaping social policies and strategic implementations for a brighter future.
With an innovative segment like Ocean Weekend, the festival, in collaboration with local organisations, focuses on ocean-centric issues through discussions, films, and workshops, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and forward-thinking.
The Art Explora Festival stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, inviting all to partake in this unique celebration that transcends cultural, linguistic, and ideological barriers, paving the way for collective action towards a more equitable and sustainable world.
For more details and free ticket reservations, visit the festival’s website.
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