During Manifesta 13 Marseille, IMéRA hosted listening session and public discussions as part of the central programme Traits d’union.s. Visitors and participants were invited to discuss and debate upon contemporary creation in the Mediterranean region.

IMéRA, Institute for advanced study of Aix-Marseille University, annually receives international researchers and artists in residencies to undertake highly innovative interdisciplinary projects. The institute organises its work around four thematic programmes: Art, Science and Society; Global phenomena and regulations; Crossing paths: Exploring interdisciplinarity; Mediterranean programme. IMéRA is a meeting place between stories and research, imagination and critical thought, artists and researchers encouraging meetings, debates, collaborations and exploration of new paths.