Moreno Hebling in Budějovice: one month among skaters, zines and the art of recycling

Italian skater and artist Moreno Hebling spent the whole of June in České Budějovice. Over the course of his residency, he naturally found his place within the local skate community – not as a guest, but as one of its own.

Moreno's practice is built on the DIY principle and a deep engagement with recycled materials – things he transforms, giving them both new life and new purpose.

SKATEHOLDERS FORUM 2026: the residency comes full circle

The whole residency found its natural culmination at Skateholders Forum 2026, held from 1 to 4 July across České Budějovice and Tábor. On day one, Moreno teamed up with Igor Hanečák to lead a zine-making workshop – the zine being a self-published format with a long and proud tradition in skate culture.

The evening closed with the opening of the Built in Czechia exhibition, where visitors could see highlights from Moreno's residency work side by side with standout pieces from the Czech DIY scene.

🎬 How did Moreno experience Budějovice and the local community? Watch the video interview: