TIRANA, April 24 /ATA/ – More than 35 000 people visited the world’s first museum ship at the Port of Durrës during the 12-day Art Explora Festival, an itinerant festival that travels the seas and oceans aboard the museum ship, offering innovative artistic and cultural experiences.
The Art Explora Festival took place from April 10 to 21 featuring a rich artistic and musical program that saw free performances by more than 50 international and local artists.
The Festival took place aboard the museum ship and the port quay, organized in several pavilions and collective spaces featuring a program that combined exhibitions, virtual reality, performances, talks, film screenings and concerts.
A multidisciplinary and free programme of performances, concerts, film screenings, dance shows, workshops and discussions is open to everyone. The Art Explora Festival highlights Durrës’ historical and archaeological heritage by connecting it with the international contemporary arts and culture scene. During the festival, several heritage sites in this historic Albanian city will be revitalized and opened to the public.
Entitled “Of Cities and Women: A flute, a bell, waters”, the lineup features feminist mythologies, speculative narratives and autobiographies. The live program has been curated by Arnisa Zeqo, assisted by Rina Meta, and developed in collaboration with Anima Pictures in charge of production.
Frédéric Jousset, Art Explora Foundation Chairman, warmly thanked all partners, artists, as well as local authorities and cultural institutions for the dedication and enthusiasm in support of this festival.
The city of Durrës was the festival’s first stop this year as Art Explora’s cultural odyssey across the Mediterranean will continue with Nice in France (June 2-13), Rijeka, Croatia (September 12-21), Athens (October 3-12) and Limassol, Cyprus (October 25 – November 5).
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