Kafka’s Influence on Contemporary Art
Alienation, Transformation, and Absurdity
January 25, 2025
Franz Kafka, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, continues to resonate far beyond literature, shaping visual art, philosophy, and contemporary culture. His exploration of alienation, absurdity, power, and transformation captures the essence of the Contemporary condition, and the term “Kafkaesque” has come to define unsettling and disorienting experiences that reflect the tension between freedom and control. Many contemporary artists, including those represented by Aleph Contemporary, grapple with Kafkaesque themes in their work. Through surreal imagery, fragmented narratives, and explorations of psychological unease, artists such as Archie...
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