NON-FUNGIBLE CASTLE
About
Non-Fungible Castle explores the convergence of the arts with NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence as a creative platform and philanthropic tool to restore, preserve, and authenticate cultural heritage. This educational, community building, and impact-driven platform seeks to harvest knowledge, innovation, and human connection by bridging art and technology to shape the past and future of cultural heritage.
Beginning in 2021, we invited an international group of artists, thought leaders, patrons, and pioneers from the fields of art and technology to Prague, where we hosted a unique exhibition, conference, and cultural program.
NFC 2022 Mission
The House of Lobkowicz has made it their mission to share the past to inspire others to create the future. The preservation of cultural heritage is at the heart of this pursuit.
Non-Fungible Castle 2022 explored how blockchain technology can be used to rediscover, share, and preserve our cultural identities.
We aimed to do this by creating and exhibiting NFTs which represent different artistic forms of expression, serving as a permanent cultural record. We provided a platform to discuss how the artworld can use blockchain technology to celebrate our heritage, build a community of cultural stewards, and encourage storytelling to reconnect with our cultural roots.
“When a nation’s culture survives, so too does the nation.”
“Přežije-li kultura, přežije národ.”
Jan Viktor Mládek
Economist, Former Head of the IMF, Art Collector
NFC 2022 Aftermovie
Locations
Lobkowicz Palace in Prague Castle, Czech Republic
(Exhibition, Conference, Gala)
Built in the mid-16th century, the Lobkowicz Palace is one of the most significant cultural sites in the Czech Republic and the only privately owned palace in the Prague Castle complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This exclusive location offers a unique setting to host the main program and exhibition of NFC 2022.
Nelahozeves Castle, Czech Republic
(Interactive Cultural Experience)
Nelahozeves Castle is one of Bohemia’s finest 16th-century Renaissance castles, located 35 km north of Prague. It is situated above the Vltava River, overlooking the birth house of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. This charming countryside locale offers an inspirational backdrop for an immersive experience.
EXHIBITION
Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Castle
October 27 - November 13, 2022
The exhibition, which is free to the public, is inspired by the remarkable story of world-renowned Czech composer, Antonín Dvořák, who demonstrated an exceptional ability to represent the identity of a culture through art. The exhibition invites international artists to meditate on their own cultural identities through different forms of artistic expression—preserving and sharing the stories of our collective cultural heritage. The exhibition will also display works created by House of Lobkowicz with the goal of deepening relationships with a broader group of patrons and creators, raising funds for specific restoration projects, and supporting contemporary artists.
Daniel Arsham
Banksy
Danny Chambers
Pedro Victor Brandão
Nadiah Bremer
Connie Bakshi
Crosslucid
Yemi A.D. x Roland Wranik x NobodyListen
Josiah Farrow
Mad Dog Jones
František Jungvirt
Josef Lada
Mieke Marple
Jonathan Monaghan
Obvious
Jeremiah Palecek
Ellie Pritts
Matteo Santoro
Matthew Stone
Toyen
Alice Wexell & Ryan Koopmans
Jess Wiseman
Abbas
Daniel Arsham
Danny Chambers
Pedro Victor Brandão
Nadiah Bremer
Connie Bakshi
Banksy
Crosslucid
Yemi A.D. x Roland Wranik x NobodyListen
Cristina de Middel
Bieke Depoorter
Harm van den Dorpel
Thomas Dworzak
Josiah Farrow
Mila Fürstová
Zhang Huan
Mad Dog Jones
František Jungvirt
Ryan Koopmans
Mieke Marple
Jonathan Monaghan
Bet Orten
Obvious
Jeremiah Palecek
Ellie Pritts
Michelle Rennerová
Fraser Roach
Jakub Rašek
Matteo Santoro
Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake
Matthew Stone
Jos Vromans
Alice Wexell
Jess Wiseman
Julia Wheatley
INTERACTIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Nelahozeves Castle
November 4, 2022
Travel back in time by historic train to the birthplace of Czech composer, Antonín Dvořák, to engage with the sights and sounds that inspired his influential body of work. Combining blockchain technology with real-world cultural heritage, guests can look forward to an array of engaging activities, including folk dancing, virtual reality, and a gamified scavenger hunt—providing hands-on experiences through new applications of blockchain technology. Guests will collect NFTs with each activity, authenticating their attendance and participation in the event by recording it in perpetuity on the blockchain.
CONFERENCE
Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Castle
November 5, 2022
A dynamic forum bringing together thought leaders and tastemakers to discuss how the art and crypto worlds can engage with one another to shape the future of blockchain technology and cultural preservation.
Leading experts in Web3 infrastructure and the art world will explore a variety of topics and questions, including the traditional art world’s place in the NFT community, future applications of blockchain technology and the controversy surrounding its use. One of the panels is exclusively organized in cooperation with the European Commision.
Yemi A. D.
Jonathan Dotan
Arthur Sychov
Kiesza
Anika Meier
Sara Polak
Pavel Telička
David Garrett
Shant Marootian
Nicholas George
Rodania Leong
Sasha Stiles
Milan Šemelák
Lubo Smid
Jonathan Victor
Yemi A.D. x Roland Wranik x NobodyListen
Jake Al-Haffar
Pádraig Belton
Maria-Paula Fernandez
David Garrett
Dr. Michael Gebert
Nicholas George
Kavita Gupta
David Hanson
Kiesza
Andras Kristof
Rodania Leong
Shant Marootian
Melissa McBride
Anika Meier
Neil Mylet
Chidi Nwaubani
Lady Pheønix
Sara Polak
Milan Šemelák
Juan Manuel Sevillano Campalans
Lubo Smid
AI Robot Sophia
Sasha Stiles
Arthur Sychov
Pavel Telička
Harm Van den Dorpel
Amaryllis Verhoeven
Jonathan Victor
Anna Viladás Jené
Hannes Vogelmann
Luca Zicconi
VIP GALA
The NFCastle event will close with a black-tie gala to celebrate the gathering of a diverse group with a common interest in the relationship between culture and blockchain. The evening will include a cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, live entertainment and night-time tours of the exhibition and collections.
Space for the gala will be limited, allowing for more personal engagement among select conference attendees.
Fundraising Goal
Selected works in the exhibition will be sold at auction to support the Lobkowicz Collections’ charitable project: the reconstruction and renovation of Antonín Dvořák’s Birth House, which will be transformed into a new museum and international music destination with dedicated music education courses, workshops, concerts, and community enrichment programs.
Partners
In collaboration with the
NFC Team
William R. Lobkowicz
Ileana Lobkowicz
Jake Al-Haffar
Martina Guzyová
You can contact us at info@nfcastle.com
