Istanbul exhibition explores Kafka’s works on 100th death anniversaryISTANBULThe “Franz Kafka 1883-1924” exhibition, hosted by the Beyoğlu Municipality and organized by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Istanbul, has opened at the 6th Circle Art Gallery inside the municipality building, drawing attention from art enthusiasts.
The exhibition, organized as part of the 100th anniversary of Kafka’s death, features 20 black-and-white illustrations by artist Renata Fucikova.
Speaking at the event, Olga Hajflerova, consul general of the Czech Republic in Istanbul, highlighted Kafka’s lasting influence.
She pointed out that during the Communist regime in the Czech Republic, Kafka’s work was silenced for nearly four decades.
Other diplomats in attendance included Johanna Strömquist, consul general of Sweden in Istanbul; Arjen Uijterlinde, consul general of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Istanbul; Aleksandre Jishkariani, consul general of Georgia in Istanbul; and Kyungchan Park, consul general of the Republic of Korea in Istanbul.