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Mendel: The Legacy

Help us in celebrating 150 years of the work of Gregor Johann Mendel, the Father of Genetics!

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Mendel: The Legacy

Mendel: The Legacy

Mendel: The Legacy

Mendel: The Legacy

Mendel: The Legacy

Help us in celebrating 150 years of the work of Gregor Johann Mendel, the Father of Genetics!

Help us in celebrating 150 years of the work of Gregor Johann Mendel, the Father of Genetics!

Help us in celebrating 150 years of the work of Gregor Johann Mendel, the Father of Genetics!

Help us in celebrating 150 years of the work of Gregor Johann Mendel, the Father of Genetics!

David Konecny
David Konecny
David Konecny
David Konecny
1 Campaign |
Brno, Czech Republic
$740 USD 8 backers
3% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Celebrating 150 years of the genius of genetics

There will be bees. There will be peas. There will be a huge projection-mapped video-installation on the very walls where Gregor Johann Mendel conducted his research.

On July 20, 2015, we beam Mendel: The Legacy from Brno to major scientific institutions across five continents, and live on the web, in a global celebration of the vision of one man, a man whose discoveries helped shape the world we live in today. Join us for this state-of-the-art visual and orchestral spectacular celebrating 150 years since Gregor Johann Mendel first discovered the principles of genetics. Coming live from the Augustinian Abbey in Brno, Czech Republic, the actual place where the father of genetics both lived and formulated his ideas. Featuring specially created animation by Emmy and BAFTA winning Drew Berry, who also did the animation for Björk's Biophilia project and tour.

Special invited VIPs include the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, the President of the Royal Society, Sir Paul Nurse, the President Emeritus of the Genetics Society of America, Vicki Chandler, and many others.

But first, a little more about the project from animator Drew Berry!


Mendel Museum of Masaryk University is proud to present, on Monday 20th July, Mendel: The Legacy. A video-mapping multimedia extravaganza projected on the building where Mendel did his research, and simultaneously on scientific institutions worldwide. The projection is prepared by the world's leading bio-medical animator, Drew Berry, and accompanied by a live full orchestral and choral score by composer Duncan Hendy.

The music and imagery explore the world of genotypes, capturing the motifs and metaphors of Mendel’s work and legacy. Using the original words of his lecture as the libretto and the Roman Catholic idea of modal music representing different expressions of thought, it communicates not only who he was as a scientist, but as a man and a monk as well. Moreover, what he achieved and the influence he has had, from his time to the present day, on the world of genetics. 


My time will come!

When Gregor Johann Mendel first publicly presented his groundbreaking and painstaking research in the field of plant breeding, it received a lukewarm reception. Most of the audience failed to understand what he was talking about. Today, geneticists, and indeed all biologists, regard his conclusions as being significant. Mendel is now considered one of the world's greatest scientists and his work is central to the modern scientific world of genetics.

Mendel maintained right up to his death that his findings were correct. Today, no one doubts that his knowledge of the field of plant breeding, published 150 years ago, laid the foundation of genetics and influenced scientific research in many areas. 

We believe that a century and half later, Mendel's achievements are indeed worth celebrating!


Help us get going!

By donating to our campaign, you are breathing life into a unique event and so we would like to offer you something unique as a token of our appreciation. From snazzy designer T-shirts to limited-edition facsimiles of Mendel's original manuscript on "Experiments on Plant Hybrids", we believe our campaign offers something for everyone!

Mendel: The Legacy limited edition postcard delivered to you right from the Mendel Museum in Brno. Signed by the museum director!

If Mendel were alive today, he would be wearing one! Actual T-shirt worn by Mendel Museum director Ondřej Dostál. And yes, that is Gregor Mendel himself in the background!

We feel Mendel's Hereditary T-shirt also deserves a closeup, so here it is!

Probably not enough to plant an entire field, but you will receive a bag of peas bred from Mendel's original garden! Certificate of authenticity signed by the Mendel Museum director included!

Unique limited edition glass block with four encased peas bred from Mendel's original garden (yellow, green, round and wrinkled) adorned with a facsimile of Mendel's signature. Absolutely exclusive to Indiegogo and all-around unique collector's item! Never made before or since, guaranteed!

Publication about the Mendel Museum, dedicated to you and signed by the museum director and notable guests of Mendel: The Legacy


An absolutely unique and stunningly beautiful (and accurate!) facsimile of Gregor Johann Mendel's manuscript "Experiments on Plant Hybrids", originally published in 1866! A collector's treasure, exclusive to Indiegogo!




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MENDEL'S ETERNAL GRATITUDE

$10 USD
You deserve a huge thanks from Mendel (and all of the organizers)! Your name up on Facebook and Twitter is a matter of course!
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MENDEL'S POSTCARD SERVICE

$20 USD
Mendel: The Legacy limited edition postcard delivered to you right from the Mendel Museum in Brno. Signed by the museum director!
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MENDEL'S HEREDITARY T-SHIRT

$50 USD
If Mendel were alive today, he would be wearing one! Get hold of a limited edition Mendel Museum design T-shirt today! (please specify T-shirt size) + MENDEL'S POSTCARD SERVICE!
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GENIUS OF GENETICS STARTER KIT

$100 USD
Probably not enough to plant an entire field, but you will receive a bag of peas bred from Mendel's original garden! Certificate of authenticity signed by the Mendel Museum director included! + Limited-edition Mendel's Hereditary T-shirt! (please specify T-shirt size)
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GENIUS OF GENETICS DELUXE KIT

$250 USD
Unique limited edition glass block with four encased peas bred from Mendel's original garden (yellow, green, round and wrinkled) adorned with a facsimile of Mendel's signature and the date of the event. Exclusive to Indiegogo! + GENIUS OF GENETICS STARTER KIT!
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THE LEGACY: SILVER EDITION

$500 USD
Exclusive DVD recording of Mendel: The Legacy including bonus footage, signed by BAFTA-winning animator Drew Berry + Publication about the Mendel Museum, dedicated to you and signed by the museum director and notable guests of Mendel: The Legacy + GENIUS OF GENETICS DELUXE KIT!
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THE LEGACY: GOLD EDITION

$1,000 USD
An absolutely unique and stunningly beautiful (and accurate!) facsimile of Gregor Johann Mendel's manuscript "Experiments on Plant Hybrids", originally published in 1866! Exclusive to Indiegogo! + THE LEGACY: SILVER EDITION
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THE LEGACY: PLATINUM EDITION

$2,000 USD
An absolutely unique and stunningly beautiful (and accurate!) facsimile of Gregor Johann Mendel's manuscript "Experiments on Plant Hybrids", originally published in 1886! Exclusive to Indiegogo! Signed by Sir Paul Nurse, geneticist, Nobel laureate, president of the Royal Society and patron of Mendel: The Legacy! + THE LEGACY: GOLD EDITION
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THE VIP

$5,000 USD
Deluxe package including flight ticket from anywhere in the world, accommodation in Brno, VIP ticket to the event, dinner in Mendel's refectory with special guests including Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse, animator Drew Berry and notable figures from around the world! + THE LEGACY: PLATINUM EDITION
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