Cedric Lebert

I’ve always believed that art is not only about beauty - it is about legacy, meaning, and humanity’s path forward. My journey as a collector, curator, and cultural entrepreneur has taken me from ancient artifacts to futuristic metaverses, from the Vatican to outer space. At its heart, my work has always been about one thing: building bridges between past, present, and future.

In 2021, I connected with Dr. Sian Proctor, the first civilian mission commander of SpaceX’s Inspiration4. From that collaboration, I acquired the first digital artwork created from the International Space Station - an experience that deepened my conviction that art belongs not only on Earth but also in space. This vision grew further through my work with Space+ and my close friendship with CEO Josh, where I undertook Zero-G astronaut training and later curated a pioneering art mission in 2023. In partnership with a private rocket company, we became the 9th private entity in history to launch art into space and return it successfully to Earth. That mission created both physical sculptures and rare NFTs - acquisitions later sought by collectors like Pak, who secured pieces on the secondary market.

Beyond space, my passion has always been about culture as a universal language. I am actively developing a large-scale art and culture metaverse - a marketplace and immersive world that will unite NFTs, ordinals, and physical art from leading creators. This project, still in development, will also include sacred and cultural works, including my ongoing collaborations connected to the Vatican, with the goal of preserving and transmitting spiritual heritage into the digital era.

My work is informed by my own business background in architectural antiquities, where I preserve legacies from past millennia and religions, and by my belief that art is the most powerful language we share. I see art as a stabilizing force for the human spirit - a way to heal, to teach, and to inspire.

I am not interested in fame; I am interested in achievement. I consider myself an architectural visionary and developer, working at the intersection of art, culture, and advanced technology, always with the intention of building for the good of humanity. My approach to AI reflects this philosophy: not to dictate or replace creativity, but to act as a mentor - helping people access and learn history more easily, while safeguarding human imagination and discipline.

My projects, from space art to cultural preservation, from automotive innovation to metaverse development, all flow from a single vision: to protect the heart of humanity and nature, and to prepare for the next chapter of civilization - whether here on Earth or on other planets. I am guided by great mentors like Peter Mullin and institutions like the Petersen Automotive Museum, which support my work in linking heritage with the future.

In the end, my mission is simple yet vast: to use art, culture, and technology as forces for stability, knowledge, and hope - to ensure that the best of humanity endures and thrives.