In an era where art is increasingly consumed via 6-inch smartphone screens, Galeria LEO stands as a bulwark for the physical, emotional, and slow. Kornova has successfully navigated the tension between accessibility and exclusivity. While the gallery maintains a robust digital archive and virtual viewing room, Kornova famously limits online sales. "If you want to own a piece from LEO," she says, "you have to sweat the commute. You have to stand in the room and feel the weight of the canvas."
Her work is often described as “post-figurative.” One recognizes a shoulder, a bowed head, the curl of a hand—but these elements float in fields of bitumen, ochre, and powdered graphite. Her subjects are never fully present. They are figures caught in the act of leaving, or being forgotten. Galeria LEO- Katerina Kornova
This group show featured artists working exclusively in shades of gray and white. It was a radical response to the overwhelming sensory input of the post-lockdown world. Kornova hung the works at varying heights to mimic the irregular rhythm of breathing. Critics called it "meditative and devastating." The entire show sold out within 48 hours to private collectors in Vienna and Tokyo. In an era where art is increasingly consumed
There are art galleries, and then there are experiential spaces . Tucked away from the noise of mainstream art fairs, —under the visionary eye of Katerina Kornova —has emerged as a sanctuary for collectors and casual admirers alike. "If you want to own a piece from