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Prokop Bartoníček

Sculptor and media artist based in Prague.

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ARCHITECT+ Cover
The cover of the current issue of ARCHITECT+ magazine features my permanent installation “Ostrve” on a building in Prague, designed by AL.T Architects.
Collaboration with Jakub Roztočil for the Masaryčka Project by Zaha Hadid
In 2023, I arranged for Jakub Roztočil’s artworks to be placed in a space designed by architect Jakub Klaska (Zaha Hadid Architects). As the artist’s website notes: “In collaboration with Prokop Bartoníček (Ex … Continue reading Collaboration with Jakub Roztočil for the Masaryčka Project by Zaha Hadid
The book From Light to Matter
I conceived the book concept “From Light to Matter,” dedicated to the life and work of Gizela Šabóková. It was introduced last week at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. This significant … Continue reading The book From Light to Matter
Retrospective Exhibition “Laser Screen Printing” Opened
For those who couldn’t attend the opening on November 27, 2024, of the exhibition “Prokop Bartoníček: Laser Screen Printing,” Gallery Komart (Salvátorská 6, Prague 1) is open Tuesday to Friday from 1:00 PM … Continue reading Retrospective Exhibition “Laser Screen Printing” Opened
Aeon – Halo
I’m excited to share my latest contribution to the collective project Aeon. This piece features an original Gothic sculpture by an unknown 15th-century artist, reimagined with a neon halo intervention. The work combines … Continue reading Aeon – Halo
“Ostrve”, a sculpture permanently placed in a public space in Prague.
(Česky níže.) This Wednesday, my new work will be “revealed,” or better yet, light up. It’s my very first sculpture permanently placed in a public space. Ten-meter pylons reflect the sun during the … Continue reading “Ostrve”, a sculpture permanently placed in a public space in Prague.
“Pozadí událostí” – cooperation with Jan Hřebejk
Just before Covid, in January 2020, Jan Hřebejk called me. While I was dumbfounded on the phone, “The director” rang out. He outlined what kind of series he was preparing and would need … Continue reading “Pozadí událostí” – cooperation with Jan Hřebejk
Exhibit design: Torsos of Gizela Šabóková
I’m thrilled to share that I recently had the opportunity to design an exhibition titled “Torsos” by glass artist Gizela Šabóková. The exhibition was held at Nová Síň in Prague in May 2022, … Continue reading Exhibit design: Torsos of Gizela Šabóková
The Resilience multiplications
Resilience is an attribute that was needed more this year than ever before. I am currently finishing a light object, which also includes typography, that I sculpted and printed. Before the Resilience could … Continue reading The Resilience multiplications
(CZ) Rozhovor, Žena a život, 2019
A protože oboje miluji na světě nejvíc! Kde jinde byste mohli najít můj rozhovor — než v Žena a život.
(CZ) Profil příloze Hospodářských Novin Ego, 2017
Rozhovor v příloze Ego Hospodářských Novin - 8/12/2017 (PDF scan)
Richar Drury about Jller, 2017
A servant with this clauseMakes drudgery divine;Who sweeps a room as for Thy lawsMakes that and the action fine. George Herbert (1593-1633), The Elixir The first impression we have of Jller’s physical manifestation … Continue reading Richar Drury about Jller, 2017
Award in Japan for Jller
Jller, got an excellence award at the Japan Media Arts Festival. Two artists—a German who studied robotics at the University of Tokyo, and a native of the Czech Republic, the birthplace of the … Continue reading Award in Japan for Jller
(CZ) Rozhovor o oceněné Jller na Ars Electronica, 2016
Když jsme s Benem před několika měsíci zveřejnili videodokumentaci naši instalace Jller, strhla se lavina mezinárodního mediálního zájmu. Dostali jsme se do časopisu WIRED i Popular Science. Díky globálnímu hype o Jller projevila … Continue reading (CZ) Rozhovor o oceněné Jller na Ars Electronica, 2016
The WIRED magazine informs about artwork Jller
Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright HypnotizingTwo artists built a robot that sorts stones and it’s totally spellbinding.
(CZ) Nepřetržitá přitažlivost experimentu – profil v časopise Cinepur
“Dnes, kdy je pohyblivý obraz všudypřítomný, řada umělců s ním pracuje jako se součástí experimentálních světelně-kinetických instalací, které mohou fungovat v interiéru galerií i na veřejných prostranstvích, kde se stávají součástí urbánního informačního … Continue reading (CZ) Nepřetržitá přitažlivost experimentu – profil v časopise Cinepur
Catalog of a solo exhibition in GASK, 2014
PDF of catalog to download. Ve čtvrtek se bude v Galerii Středočeského kraje křtít katalog k výstavě Prokopa Bartoníčka (31), jejíž název tvoří souřadnice místa jejího konání, čili bývalé jezuitské koleje v Kutné … Continue reading Catalog of a solo exhibition in GASK, 2014
(CZ) Můj profilový článek od Jana Vitvara v časopise Respekt, 2014
“..dokáže do svých děl vkládat tolik energie a investic, že se z nich vždy stávají události, jež se jen tak nevytrácejí z paměti.” Jan Vitvar, Respekt, 2014 PDF SCAN s celým článkem PDF … Continue reading (CZ) Můj profilový článek od Jana Vitvara v časopise Respekt, 2014
(CZ) V ČT Artmix detailně o mé samostatné výstavě v GASK, 2014
(CZ) O účati na prvním ročníku festivalu Signal, 2013
Byl jsem vedením festivalu osloven, abych na Signalu prezentoval můj dřívější projekt MIRRSAIC, který pracuje se slunečním světlem. To by ale MIRRSAIC byl jedinou instalací určenou pro denní světlo a to by situaci … Continue reading (CZ) O účati na prvním ročníku festivalu Signal, 2013
Mirrsaic NOW published in the prestigious book MĚSTO = MEDIUM, 2012
More about the project Mirrsaice Now is here. Book by BiggBoss
Vibrator at CYNETART Dresden, 2011
Thanks to the Cynetart festival for presenting the Vibrator in an amazing and large space of Festspielhaus Hellerau. Special thanks to Thomas Dumke for the well-done organization and Endre Ketzel for the phenomenally designed … Continue reading Vibrator at CYNETART Dresden, 2011
“You can’t hide it all” at Komfort + Živel mag release party at 2.patro Prague
Operative Performances at LEAP, Berlin 2011
I was invited to participate in Operative Performances at LEAP, Berlin, and had a great time working with Daniel Franke on the piece. The performative part was done by Brina Stinehelfer and Francesca … Continue reading Operative Performances at LEAP, Berlin 2011
Artmix – interview about past works, national TV, 2011
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlAB-gBB8HA[/youtube] [CZ only:] 52 minut o výtvarném umění – Výstava měsíce: První česká retrospektiva Gabriela von Maxe – Portrét: Robert V. Novák, grafický designér, scénograf a fotograf – Talent měsíce: Prokop Bartoníček na … Continue reading Artmix – interview about past works, national TV, 2011
Vibrator at Enter5 biennial Prague
official web of Enter5 festival [cz+en] Hana Makovcová about festival on joyfulidiot blog [cz]
presenting Die Praxis at 22PRESENTS
I’m proudly presenting my friends from Berlin in Prague. Collective “Die Praxis” and their work “Shift” at showroom 22PRESENTS. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ3tDVDUE8M[/youtube] In this site specific installation a second room is superimposed on the 22PRESENTS … Continue reading presenting Die Praxis at 22PRESENTS
“You can’t hide it all” on A MAZE Transmediale11, Berlin Mitte
My installation “You can’t hide it all” on “A MAZE + Transmediale11 festival” Vernissage: 2 February, 18:00 Finissage: 5 February, 18:00 systM gallery, Torstraße 68, 10119 Berlin Opening times: Venue 18:00 – 22:00, … Continue reading “You can’t hide it all” on A MAZE Transmediale11, Berlin Mitte
Urna in Komfort Mag 5
Komfort bodyfit. Close fitting and precise, as fitting questions sometimes tend to be. Try it for yourself, with all its sweatiness, bodily anomalies, carnality, and seductiveness. Everyone who has a body will be … Continue reading Urna in Komfort Mag 5
Presenting works in Buenos Aires, 2010
Directly from Istanbul, I traveled to Buenos Aires to present my works at the Cultura y Media conference at Centro Cultural General San Martin. We had a great time together with my friend … Continue reading Presenting works in Buenos Aires, 2010
Vibrator in Istanbul!
Vibrator exposed in Istanbul at Amber festival 2010. NetworkStreetart installed too. Meeting really interesting people: Thorsten Wiedeman http://www.amaze-festival.de, Marlon Solano http://www.dance-tech.net, Martin Kaltenbrunner http://www.reactable.com,. Thanks CIANT.
Worlds as Fragments (Live) feat. Berg Orchestra at Museum Kampa, 2010
Orchestra Berg asked me to provide a visual accompaniment to their latest piece, which Jakub Waisar was supposed to compose for them. I suggested they reconsider the entire concept. The soft VJ accompaniment … Continue reading Worlds as Fragments (Live) feat. Berg Orchestra at Museum Kampa, 2010
article in dutch funeral magazine
An article in dutch funeral magazine Uitvaart about my URNA beta2 project. :D http://www.uitvaartmedia.com/agenda/persoonlijke-urn-als-bouwpakket
Worlds as fragments video documentation
HD video: www.vimeo.com/13266794
Worlds as fragments at 22PRESENTS
Worlds as fragments presentation at showroom 22PRESENTS [miniflickr photoset_id=”72157624302226162″]
Ubu se baví: Animated Projections for theatre Na Zábradlí, 2010
I had the privilege to work as an animator and projection designer for a theatrical performance called “Ubu se baví” (Ubu is having fun – The aerodynamic ubunality) directed by Jiří Havelka. This … Continue reading Ubu se baví: Animated Projections for theatre Na Zábradlí, 2010
Pecha Kucha Prague
Presenting works at Pecha Kucha Night Prague: HD video: www.vimeo.com/56286516

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