"Abjection often conjures images of horror-filth, ugliness, death-in their most visceral, corporeal form. Yet what we tend to neglect are abject forms of the mind: a kind of psychic horror that arises from the slippery grip we have on our sense of self."
"The double, or doppelgänger, has captivated the human imagination for centuries, beginning with the myth of Narcissus and recurring in pop culture with figures like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or in more recent TV series like 'Severance.' Our fascination with these figures arises from the tension between recognition and threat-between the self that is you and the aspects of the self that are repressed, denied or unconscious."
"The exhibition opens at the base of a spiraling staircase leading upward through three floors, each devoted to a different interpretation of doubling. The original features of the medieval building remain intact-barred stone windows, brick floors, arched doorways-while decorative striped wallpaper overlays the space, fostering a subtle, yet still disorienting sense of 'seeing double.'"
The exhibition 'The Double' at Stone Bell House in Prague examines abjection as a psychological phenomenon rather than merely physical horror. The double or doppelgänger represents the tension between self-recognition and threat, embodying repressed or unconscious aspects of identity. This concept has fascinated humanity from Narcissus mythology through contemporary works like 'Severance.' Curated by Kristýna Jirátová, the exhibition spans three floors with diverse media including painting, sculpture, photography, and video by Czech and international artists. The medieval building's original architectural features combined with decorative striped wallpaper create a disorienting visual experience that reinforces the exhibition's themes of doubled perception and fractured identity.
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