March 30, 2026

Labyrinth: Wandering Within

Exhibitions

Labyrinth – Structure, Maze and Metaphor. A place where wandering and searching for direction are accompanied by uncertainty, tension and fear, influencing the maze walker’s decision about which way to go. Every decision is crucial, because without Ariadne's thread, it is difficult to retrace our steps. What leads us to make decisions? Understanding the structure? Fear of uncertainty? Prague City Gallery presents this year’s edition of the Labyrinth project, subtitled Wandering Within which will take place from 1 April – 29 October 2026 at Troja Château.

The Labyrinth: Wandering Within project presents a collection of contemporary artworks that, through the myth of the labyrinth, explore human uncertainty, decision-making, the fear of otherness and personal and social responsibility. The project connects archetypal stories with current societal issues – from retreating into social bubbles and dehumanisation to the search for empathy and dialogue.

Here, the labyrinth functions as a metaphor for human thought and the journey of life. It symbolises wandering, courage, transformation and the burden of responsibility each individual bears for their actions and words. The exhibition draws on the ancient myth of the Minotaur, whose meaning has evolved throughout history – from a protective symbol through a spiritual journey to an image of the human psyche.

“The exhibition explores the moment when a person finds themselves outside their comfort zone. It is precisely then that rational conviction often clashes with irrational fear. The labyrinth brings this situation to life as a space in which we must make decisions, bear responsibility, and learn understanding,” says Karla Dvořák Hlaváčková, the exhibition’s curator.

The exhibition features works by several prominent figures on the contemporary Czech art scene: Vojtěch Hrubant’s relief Evolution explores the human journey through the labyrinth of one’s own decisions and the question of conformity. Veronika Homolová created the illustration Map of Fear for the exhibition, which confronts visitors with their fears and phobias. The Spring is an installation by Tereza Bartůňková who works with darkness, mirrors and the viewer’s encounter with themselves. Dominik Styk’s works Growth Protocol and Naked Roots reflect on the influence of the environment on human development and the threats of dehumanisation. In her Machine for Restoring Empathy, Eva Koťátková created a space of care, inclusion and mutual support. Eva Palčič’s object Recollection of a Procession addresses issues of communication, tradition and interpersonal connections in a secularised society. Matouš Lipus is the creator of the sculpture Atlas which symbolises the burden of responsibility and the weight of human decisions. Klára Samcová will present textile works addressing menstruation, gender roles and societal expectations associated with the female experience. The exhibition concludes with a video by Hedvika Hlaváčková, who reflects on the absurdity of stubbornly clinging to gender stereotypes and, through various perspectives, challenges the rigid categories of masculinity and femininity.

The exhibition addresses key social issues. Among the central themes are fear of the unknown and uncertainty, generalisation and dehumanisation, empathy as a tool for understanding, responsibility of the individual in modern society, and the power of words and their impact on human dignity.

The Labyrinth: Wandering Within project encourages visitors to engage in active thinking and dialogue. According to the artists, the path out of the labyrinth does not lie in simple answers, but in the willingness to listen, to question one’s own certainties and to take responsibility for how we understand the world and other people.

Dominik Styk, Naked Roots, 2024

Klára Samcová, Klára Samcová, Third Shift, 2024–2025

Klára Samcová, Is It Possible to Resist Normative Roles?, 2025

Matouš Lipus, Atlas, 2012

Eva Koťátková, The Machine for Restoring Empathy, 2019

Tereza Bartůňková, The Spring, 2024

Photos of the artworks in print quality are available here

Photos of the exhibition in print quality are available here

1 April – 29 October 2026

GHMP Zámek Troja, U Trojského zámku 1/4, 170 00 Prague 7

Curator: Karla Dvořák Hlaváčková
Exhibiting artists: Tereza Bartůňková, Veronika Homolová, Hedvika Hlaváčková, Vojtěch Hrubant, Eva Koťátková, Matouš Lipus, Eva Palčič, Klára Samcová and Dominik Styk
Graphic design: Anymade Studio
Architectural design: Tereza Melková

Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Fri 1 – 6 p.m.

Admission
CZK 200 full (adults)
CZK 90 discounted (students aged 11–26, seniors 65+, school groups accompanied by one teacher, with a minimum of 10 people)
CZK 50 children (ages 6–10)
CZK 450 family (2 adults + 1–4 children up to 15 years)
Free admission – holders of the “particularly severe disability” card, holders of the “particularly severe disability” card with a guide, their guides, and holders of one of the following cards: GHMP Member / Member Plus / Patron

For up-to-date information on accompanying programmes, guided tours and educational activities, please visit our web.

Labyrinth: Wandering Within

Attachments

TZ_GHMP_Labyrint_ENG.docx