Villa Stuck in Munich mounts major Kafka centenary exhibition
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's passing, the Museo Villa Stuck in Munich is hosting a significant exhibition called 'Kafka: 1924.' Curated by Helena Pereña, the exhibit delves into Kafka's lasting impact on art throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, spanning movements like surrealism and magical realism. It features characters from Kafka's renowned works, including the Officer from 'In the Penal Colony,' Gregor Samsa from 'The Metamorphosis,' and Josef K. from 'The Trial.' Artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Mona Hatoum, and Jeff Wall are highlighted, alongside excerpts from 'Kafka for Beginners' by Robert Crumb and David Zane Mairowitz. The exhibition addresses themes like family conflict, anxiety, and the oppressive nature of modern life, aiming to attract a wider audience.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Kafka: 1924' at Museo Villa Stuck in Munich
- Commemorates centenary of Franz Kafka's death (1883–1924)
- Curated by Helena Pereña
- Structured around characters from six Kafka works
- Features works by Louise Bourgeois, Andreas Gursky, Mona Hatoum, Paula Rego, Jeff Wall, and others
- Includes excerpts from 'Kafka for Beginners' by Robert Crumb and David Zane Mairowitz
- Explores themes of shame, family conflict, bureaucracy, and modern anxiety
- Aims to reach a wider audience
Entities
Artists
- Franz Kafka
- Louise Bourgeois
- Berlinde De Bruyckere
- Andreas Gursky
- Mona Hatoum
- Tetsuya Ishida
- Paula Rego
- Thomas Schütte
- Chiharu Shiota
- Michael Sommer
- Maja Vukoje
- Jeff Wall
- Franz Wanner
- Cathy Wilkes
- Robert Crumb
- David Zane Mairowitz
- Helena Pereña
- Max Brod
Institutions
- Museo Villa Stuck
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Kierling
- Austria