CONTEMPORARY ART PROJECT
2020
Paris ⋅ October
Valencia ⋅ October-November
Barcelona ⋅ November
MEDITERRANEAN
Marítima’01 is an art project articulated around an art residence, based on the interest to the environmental situation of the Mediterranean Sea and its region. Marítima’01 brings together contemporary artists and scientists to create art works as a result from their dialogues and collaboration.
Maritima 01 is a contemporary art project promoting the protection of Mediterranean, to be held in sea countries with the patronage of the University of Valencia.
It gathering contemporary artists and scientists with the main objective to raise public awareness on the environmental challenges that affect the Mediterranean while contributing to production and the dissemination of new contemporary artistic projects and to raise artistic sensibility of the society.
OVERVIEW
The Mediterranean Sea (Mare Nostrum) has always had a primordial place in our civilization by playing a fundamental role in the social, economic and environmental balance of all the countries surrounding it. But it is, above all, a biologically rich environment in constant mutation which forms an ecosystem of great importance for the biodiversity of our planet.
Today the scientific community, as well as multiple governments and Wildlife conservation associations have expressed a great concern about changes in this biogeographical zone. These problems are progressively affecting the ecological balance but also impacting the socio-economic development of this certain basin.
Throughout the year, our project strives to meet the need for awareness of citizens. It gives voice to artists to respond to the urgency of disseminating these new discoveries to a large audience, collectively raising awareness and contributing to the safeguard of this living and sensitive marine ecosystem through sustainable solutions.
Marítima is an opportunity to demonstrate the full sea experience encountering living forms, areas of changes and the influence on locals residing near the sea.
MARÍTIMA BLOG
GEOGRAPHY
Our goal in this particular project is to involve as many Mediterranean countries as possible.
The starting point of the project will be located in Valencia, Spain, the birthplace of Art Made and where is the main scientific partner of this project.
LINE–UP OF ACTIVITIES IN 2020
Paris ⋅ October 17
RENCONTRE | ART & ÉCOLOGIE
NOV
19:00 ⋅ University La Sorbonne in Amphitheater Bachelard
POSTPONED ! "Mare Nostrum" Conference. Part I.
Address: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 75007 Paris.
Speakers: Yann Toma (Artist), Elena Posokhova (Founder Marítima Project), Frederic Lorin (Adviser Maritima project), Pr. Catherine Carré (Géographe, La Sorbonne), Marco Godinho (Artist, "Written by Water", 58th La Biennale di Venezia)
The Sorbonne is a public research university in Paris (France), created in 2018 by the fusion of Paris-Sorbonne University, Pierre and Marie Curie University, as well as smaller institutions. The date 1257 on its logo refers to the founding of the College of Sorbonne by Robert de Sorbon, which is one of the university's first legacies. With 32 Nobel Prize winners and the Fields medal, the Sorbonne University has a long tradition of academic excellence.
La Sorbonne University at the Bachelard Amphitheater
17
OCT
16:30 ⋅ Good Planet Foundation (Domain de Longchamp)
Mare Nostrum Conference.
Address: 1 Carrefour de Longchamp, 75116 Paris
Speakers: Andrea Conte (Scientist-artist, Italy, Climate Art Project Studio Andreco), Elena Poskhova (Founder Marítima Project), Frederic Lorin (Adviser Maritima project), Yann Toma (Artist), Giuseppe Di Vita & Gabriele Bonfiglioli (Acqua Foundation, Italy ), Alice Audouin (Art of Change 21), Isabelle Gaudefroy (Fondation Cartier), Ariane Michel (Artist Fance).
The GoodPlanet Foundation is a foundation recognized for public utility, with the mission of "placing ecology at the heart of consciences and arousing the desire to act concretely for the earth and its inhabitants".
It was created in 2005 by photographer and director Yann Arthus-Bertrand who has chaired it since then.
The foundation is developing numerous awareness projects (films, exhibitions, books, mobile applications, environmental information website, etc.) which are intended to be distributed free of charge to the greatest number around the world.
The Good Planet Foundation hosts exhibitions, conferences, film screenings, concerts and educational workshops at the Château de Longchamp.
Good Planet Fondation
Valencia ⋅ June 2-15
Artists will join the Maritima Artist Residency to make research in close collaboration with scientists and for works production.
Each artist will produce a video art or a photo series that will be presented at the Maritima Event in Valencia in October 2020 and in another countries afterwards.
Making-of videos filmed during the residence will aim to show to the public creation process of each artist’s work including moment of collaboration with scientist.
Dates of Program in Valencia to be announced.
MARÍTIMA EVENT
Valencia ⋅ October
More information coming soon.
Preview Days ⋅ October 1-3
Public Days ⋅ October 1-15
1
OCT
Conference in Institut Français València
More information coming soon.
Workshop EASD (Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny de València)
More information coming soon.
Exhibition Opening at Colegio Mayor Rector Peset
More information coming soon.
The Colegio Mayor Rector Peset has consolidated itself in the city of Valencia as a meeting point of the University, civil society and the social and cultural entities of the city of Valencia. Within its premises you will discover a magnificent Salla de la Muralla (The Hall of the Wall) with an important feature of cultural and historic heritage of the City - an ancient Islamic wall built under the reign of Abd al-Aziz. It is described by geographer al-Udri as one of the most perfect in Al-Andalus. The Hall Of The Wal (La salla de la Muralla) is the most emblematic of the college since in it we can contemplate remains of this Islamic wall of the 11th century, which appeared during the restoration works, such as the base of the wall and a curved tower, which after its investigation and archaeological excavation, decided to recover as a historical-archaeological monument. The Hall Of The Wall is a space of 300 square meters and of multipurpose use.
Salla de la Muralla, Colegio Mayor Rector Peset
November 12-22
2
OCT
Conference and Video Art Representation at La Nau (University of Valencia) ⋅ Salla Aula Magna
Perfomance at Salla Claustro La Nau
More information coming soon.
This historic building, which was declared Asset of Cultural interest in 1981, is the oldest and most emblematic facility of the Universitat de València. It was the head office of the university since its foundation in the 15th century to the first half of the 20th century.
It was built in 1497 in one of the most brilliant periods of Valencian architecture, personified in the great Father Compte.
The building was an example of Valencian neoclassical architecture, particularly the façade and cloister. The current architectural design of the building is the result of continuous remodeling ending in 1830
The university hosts main cultural program in Valencia including music and film festivals such as Serenates and La Cabina that are already a reference point in Valencia.
La Nau
3
OCT
Opening Exhibition in Jardin Botánico (3.10 — 31.11 2020)
Perfomance
The Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia is a living museum located in the historic center of the city which is open to the public and aims to allow people to connect with the plant world by promoting its study, teaching, dissemination and conservation, as well as its sustainable use.
Among other objectives, the Garden maintains a scientific collection of living plants, preserving a historical heritage of continuous culture, which includes monumental trees and historic buildings.
In addition, he is responsible for maintaining the tradition of the Valencia botanical gardens, which date back to the 16th century, when the university created a physical garden for the purpose of teaching medicine.
The Botanical Garden
More information coming soon.
Dinner at La Marítima Restaurant ⋅ Veles et Vents (on invintation only)
We will keep you updated about next dates
PARTNERS
Organization and Main Partners
Local and International Partners
Loop (Barcelona), Eco Cup, EASD, Art of Change 21(Paris), Acqua Foundation (Italy), GoodPlanet (France), Casa de Rusia (Barcelona), BUBUFLATS (Valencia), Galerie Iragui, Spasibo Studio, Hello Valencia, Scan Arte, Culturplaza (Valenciaplaza), Artists and Climate Change, InsideArt, Noticias cv.
To become a sponsor, please contact us.
To see your benefits as a sponsor, download this PDF document.
Marítima is organized by Art Made which is recognized by the Spanish tax authorities as a cultural association. The festival is supported by the authorities of Valencia city and has set several partnerships with local important institutions. Marítima is financed by donations from foundations, sponsors and patron's program.
Participation
Maritima offers the possibility to video artists and performers to participate in the festival program. Selected candidates by the Festival Committee will benefit from:
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Full coverage of travel and accommodation for artists-in-residence.
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Assistance in finding accommodation for artists on festival period.
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Support for work's production and presentation.
To participate in the selection, we invite you to send us your artistic project.
It is requested that the proposal are linked or related in some way the Maritima's main mission.
Publications About Maritima01 Project
Científicos del instituto marino de la UCV asesoran a artistas de todo el mundo en un proyecto de conservación del Mediterráneo (tusestudios.com)
Maritima01 culmina con éxito la residencia on line y prepara la llegada de los artistas a Valencia (noticiascv.com)
Científicos asesoran a artistas de todo el mundo para sensibilizar sobre la conservación del Mediterráneo (diarioinformacion.com)
Marítima 01 arranca este martes con reuniones online de artistas y científicos sobre la importancia del Mediterráneo (fotos.europapress.es)
Científicos asesoran a artistas de todo el mundo para sensibilizar sobre la conservación del Mediterráneo (lasprovincias.es)
Team
Elena Posokhova ⋅ Founder/Director, Project Curator
Dasha Lvova ⋅ Coordinator, Project Illustrator
Mireille Ronarch ⋅ Coordinator
Elisa Ganivet ⋅ Curator
Pierre Bagarry ⋅ Coordinator, France
Evgenia Klyonysheva ⋅ Curatorial assistant
Frederic Lorin ⋅ Adviser
Victoria Shelest ⋅ Designer
Comité
Eduardo Guillot ⋅ Artistic Director of the La Mostra de València film festival
Guillaume Logé ⋅ Researcher (Art History and Environmental Science) & Art advisor in Paris
Norberto Piqueras Sanches ⋅ Manager of the exhibitions at La Nau Cultural Centre - Valencia
Antonio Raga ⋅ Professor of Zoology & Director of Science Park of the University of Valencia
Chantal Steegmuller ⋅ Cultural programming at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature - Paris
Fabien Danesi ⋅ Curator assosiated with Palais de Tokyo / Paris
Carlos Duran ⋅ Founding co-director of LOOP, Director of Senda Gallery and Lab36 in Barcelona.
Meriem Berrada ⋅ Head of Cultural Projects, Fondation Alliances / MACAAL (Morocco)
José Luis Peréz Pont ⋅ Head of Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (Valencia)
