Daniela Ponomarevová's 'Temple of Health' Explores Wellness as Spectacle Through Cardboard Installations
Czech artist Daniela Ponomarevová's solo exhibition 'Temple of Health' was held at the Gallery of Modern Art in Hradec Králové from November 2025 to January 2026. Her installations, made from recycled cardboard and hand-stippled illustrations, explore amusement parks and wellness culture. The central work, 'Temple of Health,' has two versions: a house-shaped structure and an Egyptian-inspired version featuring motifs of Tutankhamun and Anubis, with milk cartons at its base. Other pieces include 'Ghost Automat,' a Winnie the Pooh vending machine, 'EGG,' a box with a painted heart, and 'Baguette Box' with stippled baguettes. Curated by Anna Horák Zemanová, the exhibition includes photography by Markéta Hašková. Ponomarevová is based in the Czech Republic.
Key facts
- Daniela Ponomarevová's solo exhibition 'Temple of Health' ran from November 2025 to January 2026.
- The exhibition was held at the Gallery of Modern Art in Hradec Králové.
- Ponomarevová creates large installations from recycled cardboard with hand-stippled illustrations.
- Her practice is described as 'post-fairground attractions,' linking amusement park aesthetics with wellness culture.
- Key works include two versions of 'Temple of Health,' 'Ghost Automat,' 'EGG,' and 'Baguette Box.'
- The artist is based in the Czech Republic and works in installation, drawing, and objects.
- The exhibition was curated by Anna Horák Zemanová.
- Photography for the exhibition was by Markéta Hašková.
Entities
Artists
- Daniela Ponomarevová
- Anna Horák Zemanová
- Markéta Hašková
Institutions
- Gallery of Modern Art, Hradec Králové
Locations
- Hradec Králové
- Czech Republic