Art lovers now have another wonderful reason to cruise aboard Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group.

A collection of rare limited-edition screen prints and lithographs by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein as well as an original acrylic and silkscreen on canvas by Andy Warhol has been unveiled on board EXPLORA I,

The installation will remain on board EXPLORA 1 until spring 2025. The new exhibition perfectly complements the permanent art collection of fine art and sculptures, offering an inspiring and immersive journey for guests on board.

“Art has always been one of the main focal points of the guest experience on board our ships,” Koray Savas, Vice President Hotel Operations Explora Journeys, said in a press release.

“The carefully curated art selection features a blend of renowned and emerging artists, alongside master artisans, creating an immersive art experience for guests throughout their journey,” Savas said. “From the suites to the restaurants, and from the public areas to the lounges and lobby, the artworks enhance every space, ensuring that each guest’s experience is enriched with beauty and inspiration.”

Every piece of the permanent art collection on board EXPLORA I has been meticulously chosen by the owner’s family to embody this serene state, providing guests with an immersive art experience. The art selection on board the ship features a blend of renowned and emerging artists, alongside master artisans, enhancing every space from suites to restaurants, passing areas, lounges, and the lobby.

Guests can find commissioned limited edition prints in the suites and corridors, while abstract three-dimensional paper wall reliefs and specially commissioned paintings adorn the restaurants. These artworks showcase the owner’s family’s commitment to aesthetics and elevating the onboard experience.

Sculptural masterpieces by Yves Dana in the lobby serve as focal point, seamlessly integrating with the ship’s unique design. For the public areas on deck five, Explora Journeys has acquired Yinka Shonibare’s extraordinary and important British Library collections (Philanthropists, 2021; Activists, 2021; Actors, 2020; Female Artists, 2020; Writers, 2019).

British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE exhibits his work across the globe and currently has pieces in (among others) the Tate, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MOMA in New York, the Perez Art Museum Miami, the National Museum of African Art at the Smithsonian in Washington DC and Moderna Museet in Stockholm.

Galleria d’Arte on EXPLORA I now features a privately-owned collection of limited-edition prints from two legendary pop art masters: Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Guests will have the unique opportunity to view some of the most iconic and influential works by these world-renowned artists. Furthermore, expert art luminaries and hosts will be able to guide guests through these legendary artworks, elevating the art experience on board.

                                      About Explora Journeys

 Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Explora Journeys stems from the long-held vision to redefine the ocean experience for a new generation of discerning luxury travelers, drawing on the Aponte family`s 300 years of maritime heritage.

The brand’s aspiration is to create a unique ‘Ocean State of Mind’ by connecting guests with the sea, with themselves, and like-minded others, while remarkable itineraries blend renowned destinations with lesser-travelled ports, for a journey that inspires discovery in all its forms.

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