Bechyně Castle is a significant cultural monument built in the 16th century in the Czech Republic. With its distinctive character and cultivated atmosphere set in beautiful natural surroundings, it is an ideal place for encounters and discussions about cultural heritage, its meaning, and its modern development. Building on this heritage, in 2021 we launched a new tradition that provides opportunities for professional, critical, and creative dialogue while making use of the site’s decentralized location.
Our long-term goal is to establish Bechyně Castle as a cultural destination for international exchange in the field of contemporary art and its discourse. The annual program—including exhibitions of contemporary art and the sculpture park in collaboration with renowned gallery institutions, thematic symposia, and short-term residencies—creates a space in South Bohemia where independent curators, artists, gallerists, and representatives of cultural institutions can meet. At the same time, it offers the wider public the chance to experience the work of leading Czech and international artists. Beyond building a cultural and artistic program within the South Bohemian region, we also think and work in a broader, transregional context.
