Before opening her own space, Kornova traveled extensively through Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, studying underground art movements. She noticed a pattern: the most radical, emotionally potent art was often the least visible, hidden in private studios or ignored by major auction houses. Galeria LEO became her solution to this visibility problem.
During the mid-to-late 2000s, before smartphones dominated the consumer market, mobile customization relied heavily on J2ME software. Media companies frequently collaborated with high-profile European models to create downloadable digital galleries. "Galeria LEO" served as a dedicated multimedia hub, capitalizing on the immense popularity of Kateřina Kornová in Central and Eastern Europe. Galeria LEO- Katerina Kornova