Metaphor to Metamorphosis
K枚nig Bergson is pleased to inaugurate its gallery within the newly constructed Bergson Kunstkraftwerk building with the group exhibition Metaphor to Metamorphosis.
The exhibition draws inspiration from Franz Kafka, reflecting his exploration of identity and transformation in an ever-changing and threatening world. Central to the show are themes of personal, national, sexual, and other forms of identity, examined as unstable constructs that are constantly in flux and transformation, and often questioned by the artists.
Kafka resists categorization, and perhaps it is this elusiveness and indescribability that makes his work so captivating even 100 years after his death. The exhibition does not seek direct references or interpretations of Kafka, nor does it offer an art historical analysis. Instead, it draws from the aura of his work, the sense of relentless search, an attempt to understand the world, and often alienation. On four floors and nearly 1600 square meters, works by nearly 100 artists are presented, coming from both the primary and secondary markets. Without setting a strict route, the exhibition is structured into thematic areas by floor.
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K枚nig Bergson is pleased to inaugurate its gallery within the newly constructed Bergson Kunstkraftwerk building with the group exhibition Metaphor to Metamorphosis.
The exhibition draws inspiration from Franz Kafka, reflecting his exploration of identity and transformation in an ever-changing and threatening world. Central to the show are themes of personal, national, sexual, and other forms of identity, examined as unstable constructs that are constantly in flux and transformation, and often questioned by the artists.
Kafka resists categorization, and perhaps it is this elusiveness and indescribability that makes his work so captivating even 100 years after his death. The exhibition does not seek direct references or interpretations of Kafka, nor does it offer an art historical analysis. Instead, it draws from the aura of his work, the sense of relentless search, an attempt to understand the world, and often alienation. On four floors and nearly 1600 square meters, works by nearly 100 artists are presented, coming from both the primary and secondary markets. Without setting a strict route, the exhibition is structured into thematic areas by floor.
Artists on show
- Agnes Questionmark
- Alex Gardner
- Alicja Kwade
- Allison Zuckerman
- Amalia Pica
- Amir Fattal
- Anaja Hvastija Gaia
- Andreas Muhe
- Ann Cathrin November Høibo
- Anna Uddenberg
- Annette Kelm
- Anouk Lamm Anouk
- Anselm Kiefer
- Antony Valerian
- Armin Boehm
- Aude Pariset
- Bjarne Melgaard
- Björn Dahlem
- Brandon Lipchik
- Brian Jungen
- Camille Henrot
- Caroline Mesquita
- Célia Rakotondrainy
- Chiharu Shiota
- Danica Phelps
- Daniel Arsham
- David Cerny
- David Zink Yi
- Dennis Osadebe
- Diane Kotila
- Dickon Drury
- Elmgreen/Dragset
- Emily Jacir
- Erinc Seymen
- Erwin Wurm
- Esra Gülmen
- Flatz
- Francesco Gennari
- Friedrich Kunath
- Gian Maria Tosatti
- Gregor Hildebrandt
- Isa Genzken
- Jakob Knebl
- Jiri Georg Dokoupil
- Joana Vasconcelos
- Johanna Dumet
- Johannes Wohnseifer
- John Bock
- John Seal
- Judith Hopf
- Julia Beliaeva
- Julian Rosefeldt
- Juliette Minchin
- Justin Matherly
- Karl Horst Hödicke
- Karla Black
- Kathryn Andrews
- Katja Strunz
- Kitty Kraus
- Kris Martin
- Lili Reynaud Dewar
- Marya Kazoun
- Matthias Bitzer
- Michiel Ceulers
- Micol Assaël
- Mona Ardeleanu
- Monica Bonvicini
- Nairy Baghramian
- Nasan Tur
- Nicole Giesa
- Oscar Tuazon
- Paco Pomet
- Peter Dreher
- Petrit Halilaj
- Pietro Roccasalva
- Provisório Permanente
- Rachel Monosov
- Rainer Fetting
- Rebecca Brodskis
- Robert Janitz
- Ryan Mendoza
- Stephan Balkenhol
- Stephen G. Rhodes
- Tatiana Trouvé
- Thea Djordjadze
- Tobias Kaspar
- Tue Greenfort
- Ulay
- Volker März
- Xenia Hausner
- Zsófia Keresztes
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