In the Gallery: Klára Hosnedlová ‘Echo’ at White Cube Bermondsey | White Cube
The White Cube Bermondsey gallery opened Klára Hosnedlová’s solo show “Echo,” a series of installations that interrogate how memory and perception reverberate in physical space. Set against the gallery’s stark white walls, the works employ mirrored panels, translucent fabrics, and subtle lighting to create a sense of infinite reflection, prompting viewers to confront their own image within the artwork. Hosnedlová’s pieces layer reflective surfaces with archival photographs and digital prints, blurring the line between analogue recollection and contemporary media saturation. The central installation, a floor‑to‑ceiling mirror maze, multiplies the viewer’s silhouette, suggesting that personal narratives are fragmented and endlessly echoed. Curator Emma Larkin notes that the work “captures the disorienting feedback loop of today’s hyper‑connected world.” In a brief interview, Hosnedlová explained, “I wanted to build a space where the past and present collide, forcing the audience to become both observer and subject.” The exhibition also incorporates motion sensors that trigger soft sounds when visitors move, turning the gallery into an interactive soundscape that reinforces the theme of echoing experiences. The show underscores a growing trend in contemporary art toward immersive, participatory installations that comment on digital overload and identity formation. By inviting audiences to physically engage with the work, White Cube positions “Echo” as both a critical reflection on modern life and a marketable experience that draws new visitors to the London art scene.
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