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Exploring creativity through interdisciplinary art and ecological initiatives

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Artistic Dialogues with the Mediterranean’s Soul

Artistic-scientific collaboration, workshops, exhibitions around Mediterranean islands

MARLANDS

Maritima is a dynamic initiative uniting scientists, artists, organizations, and institutions to foster innovative artistic dialogues about the Mediterranean.

Recognized in 2021 as one of the 28 most sustainable and innovative initiatives by SDSN Youth Mediterranean (aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals), the project was featured on page 27 of their report. This honor celebrates youth-led efforts across the Mediterranean's culturally and politically diverse landscape, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the region's future.

Maritima's selected works explore the Mediterranean's rich histories, migration flows, and cultural exchanges while engaging with its unique natural environment. The sea is envisioned as a living, dynamic entity with its own intricate "inner world," home to species that remain underexplored or critically endangered.

Rooted in the region, Maritima connects the scientific study and protection of this extraordinary marine ecosystem with artistic creativity. Together, they address themes of transformation, interconnection, and sustainability.

MARLANDS is a 2022 initiative co-founded by the Creative Europe program of the European Union, addressing sustainability in the cultural sector while advancing ecological preservation. Bringing together contemporary artists and researchers, MARLANDS focuses on the Mediterranean islands, fostering art-science collaborations to highlight their unique cultural and natural heritage.

By building on existing projects and amplifying the work of selected artists and scientists, MARLANDS seeks to develop interdisciplinary methodologies that benefit local communities, wildlife, and ecosystems. These islands, rich in biodiversity yet vulnerable, are central to reimagining eco-conscious art practices.

Collaborating with locals, scientists, and cultural institutions in Malta, Sicily, Mallorca, Cyprus, and Corsica, MARLANDS aspires to bridge the gap between culture and nature, nurturing sustainable creative processes and amplifying visibility across Europe.