Interactive Installation, Documentary & Cultural Programme
Overview:
This multidisciplinary project aims to raise awareness about the cultural, historical, and ecological richness of the island of Tabarca (Spain) through a combination of an interactive artistic installation, a cultural documentary, and a series of local cultural events and talks. The goal is to communicate Tabarca’s unique identity and fragile ecosystem to visitors, promoting a more conscious and respectful experience of the island.
This multidisciplinary project aims to raise awareness about the cultural, historical, and ecological richness of the island of Tabarca (Spain) through a combination of an interactive artistic installation, a cultural documentary, and a series of local cultural events and talks. The goal is to communicate Tabarca’s unique identity and fragile ecosystem to visitors, promoting a more conscious and respectful experience of the island.
1. Interactive Installation
The installation will use immersive technologies such as motion sensors, projection mapping, and ambient soundscapes. It will activate only when visitors stop to contemplate, symbolizing the island’s deeper nature: Tabarca reveals itself through silence and presence. Visual and sound content will portray the marine environment, cultural heritage, architecture, and the oral memories of its people.
The installation will use immersive technologies such as motion sensors, projection mapping, and ambient soundscapes. It will activate only when visitors stop to contemplate, symbolizing the island’s deeper nature: Tabarca reveals itself through silence and presence. Visual and sound content will portray the marine environment, cultural heritage, architecture, and the oral memories of its people.
2. Cultural Documentary
The documentary will capture personal testimonies from Tabarca’s local population—especially older residents—and explore the island’s history shaped by Genoese, Tunisian, and Spanish roots. It will reflect on its transition from a self-sufficient fishing village to a seasonal tourism hotspot, and raise questions about its future.
The documentary will capture personal testimonies from Tabarca’s local population—especially older residents—and explore the island’s history shaped by Genoese, Tunisian, and Spanish roots. It will reflect on its transition from a self-sufficient fishing village to a seasonal tourism hotspot, and raise questions about its future.
3. Cultural Events and Talks
The project will also host several in-situ cultural activities:
The project will also host several in-situ cultural activities:
Storytelling sessions with long-time residents
Talks led by biologists and historians
Guided walks through cultural and ecological landmarks
On-site screenings of the documentary and photographic projections
These events are designed to strengthen the bond between the island, its people, and those who visit.
These events are designed to strengthen the bond between the island, its people, and those who visit.
Team:
Alejandro Aldeguer – Project Director, Lead Designer, Filmmaker
1 Sociopolitical Researcher – Investigating governance and the island's social structures
1 Historian – Providing historical depth and archival research
2 Biologists – Experts in marine biodiversity and environmental education
1 Sailor – Offering knowledge of traditional maritime practices and oral history
1 Photographer – Documenting the project visually and capturing the spirit of the island in still images
Objective:
To educate, inspire, and emotionally connect visitors and institutions with the real essence of Tabarca. By combining art, science, and lived experiences, the project aims to foster long-term respect for the island’s cultural and environmental integrity.
To educate, inspire, and emotionally connect visitors and institutions with the real essence of Tabarca. By combining art, science, and lived experiences, the project aims to foster long-term respect for the island’s cultural and environmental integrity.
