Signal Festival takes over Prague Castle:
Video mapping and installations turn the Prague Castle District into an art zone
For the first time, Signal Festival will transform Prague Castle into a projection area and gallery zone. From October 10 to 13, 2024, one of the two festival routes will lead through the Prague Castle District, while the second route features works by renowned Czech and international artists in the heart of Prague. Titled Ecosystems II: Quest, the twelfth edition will showcase 22 installations, including seven exclusive to the Gallery Zone. Highlights include Filip Hodas's video mapping at Archbishop's Palace, Jiří Příhoda's monumental sculptures at Sternberg Palace, UVA's kinetic pendulum project at Kunsthalle Praha, and Quayola's sound projection at CAMP.
In October, Signal Festival invites visitors to explore two routes that take them through well-known and lesser-known parts of Prague. The first route, a festival premiere, will bring Prague Castle to life for the very first time. "Signal Festival has long aspired to transform the historically and architecturally unique space of Prague Castle, and after twelve years, this dream has become a reality. This year, we are proud to present installations and projections within the galleries we collaborate with," says Martin Pošta, Director of Signal Festival. "Prague Castle is open to a variety of cultural and artistic events, including the Signal Festival. Through our cooperation, visitors will literally see selected parts of the Castle in a new light," adds Veronika Wolf, Programme and Cultural Director of the Office of the President of the Republic.
