An alternative night out at the Naval Museum: a free late-night event exploring the depths

The deep sea can also be discovered through music and poetry. The latest Contre-soirée event at the Musée national de la Marine revolves around The Call of the Deep. The exhibition explores the connections between underwater exploration, scientific knowledge and the imagination. The event offers several ways to engage with the works, including discussions with museum educators and appearances by artists.

Slam poetry and sounds of the ocean

Spoken-word artist Elvi performs at the heart of the exhibition, drawing inspiration from the works. In a different vein, DJ OrKatz blends electronic music with ocean sounds: recordings made during her travels or through collaborations with experts in the ocean world shape her set.

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An introduction to linocut printmaking and encounters with artworks

Artist Mélanie Alpach offers an introduction to linocut printing inspired by underwater motifs. The fauna, flora and fantastical creatures of the deep provide the starting point for this workshop.

Museum educators also guide visitors through a selection of works. A French Sign Language flash tour is planned with a deaf sign-language-speaking educator. The program also includes divination sessions, drawing on myths and legends associated with the underwater world.

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