, founded in the mid-1980s. While Kornová is a prominent public figure in the Czech Republic, any professional collaboration with Galeria LEO—such as a specific exhibition or content series—is not currently part of the gallery's widely documented public record.
Galeria LEO’s founder, Leonor Espinosa, has described curating Kornova as “holding a conversation with half-remembered dreams.” The gallery’s recent solo show, “Kornova: Ashes and Afterimages,” sold out within 48 hours of the private view, not because of market hype, but because of the work’s quiet urgency. Galeria LEO- Katerina Kornova
Galeria LEO produces critical catalogues, essays, and digital content to document exhibitions and contribute to scholarship around its artists. Publications aim to be visually rich and textually rigorous, often including new writing from regional and international critics. , founded in the mid-1980s
Every great gallery begins with a story, and Galeria LEO is no exception. Founded less than a decade ago, the gallery was born out of a desire to challenge the sterile, commercialized model of mainstream art dealing. The name "LEO" itself carries dual significance: it honors the astrological symbol of strength and courage (the Lion), while also serving as an acronym for the core pillars of the gallery’s mission—. Founded less than a decade ago, the gallery
The economics of running a brick-and-mortar gallery in the age of decentralized finance are brutal. Yet, Galeria LEO is profitable. Kornova’s business model is worth studying: