Klitsa Antoniou, Lisa Boostani, Anne Commet, Kalie Granier, Masha Pangilinan & Sergei Rostropovich. ‘Known Sea’

The exhibition showcases art installations, inviting viewers to reconsider the concept of the Mediterranean as an integral part of our culture and way of thinking. It explores the intersections and inevitable processes of hybridization, bridging the gap between imagined pasts and potential futures. Through immersive multimedia installations, spectators are transported into a Mediterranean universe, a space where lands and seas converge and diverge, creating unique connections. The art works depict the sea as a liminal place that brings together diverse cultures and peoples through continuous transformation and interaction, serving as an inspiration for developing imagination and creativity. 

MARLANDS is a communicative space for participating institutions, artists, researchers, and the public united around the Mediterranean with a particular focus on the islands of the region. This project aimed to implement collaborations between arts and sciences through ecologically responsible practices of artistic production and exhibition, as well as scientific research to raise awareness across Europe of the environmental threats to the Mediterranean basin.