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Discover 'The City of K. Franz Kafka and Prague': An Immersive Literary Exhibition

Trace Franz Kafka's literary journey and profound connection to Prague through rare materials and immersive presentations.

This unique exhibition, 'The City of K. Franz Kafka and Prague,' offers visitors a comprehensive look into the life and creative output of the influential Prague-born writer. Discover first editions, correspondence, and manuscripts, complemented by engaging audio-visual programs and original music. It meticulously documents the events and influences shaping Kafka's work, showing how Prague transformed into metaphorical imagery. Explore this compelling narrative that bridges his lived experiences with his literary world.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition delves into the world of Franz Kafka, a pivotal figure in 20th-century literature, by exploring his connection to Prague. It showcases rare materials, including first editions, manuscripts, and personal correspondence, interwoven with audio-visual programs and specially created music.

Curatorial context

Designed and first opened in Barcelona in 1999, 'The City of K. Franz Kafka and Prague' offers a comprehensive look into the life and creative output of the influential Prague-born writer, Franz Kafka. Presented at the Herget Brickworks in 2005, the exhibition draws from its previous installations, including a showing at the Jewish Museum in New York from 2002 to 2003. The exhibition is divided into two distinct parts: 'Existential Space' and 'Imaginary Topography'. 'Existential Space' meticulously documents the crucial events and environmental influences that shaped Kafka's life and work within Prague. 'Imaginary Topography' then demonstrates how his lived experiences and the physical reality of Prague were transformed into profound metaphorical imagery. Visitors can expect to see first editions of most of Kafka’s works, his correspondence, diaries, manuscripts, original photographs, and drawings that have not been previously exhibited. These are complemented by three-dimensional exhibits, five audio-visual programmes, and original music composed specifically for the exhibition, creating a symphonic whole through the combination of words, images, light, and sound.

Admission and ticket notes

The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition. Visitors may find more details through the provided link to the Kafka Museum website or by contacting the venue directly. Entry is likely managed by the Franz Kafka Museum, where the exhibition is installed.

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House at the Golden Ring
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The exhibition focuses on the life and work of Franz Kafka (1883 – 1924), one of the most important figures in 20th-century world literature.
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