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Work of art by Mary Flanagan depicting floating walls in front of a blue sky over a blue sea.

Mary Flanagan, [borders: chichen itza], 2010

Access Space – Night Walk with Artist Alona Rodeh

Part of the exhibition Access Kafka

“One must write into darkness as if into a tunnel” – this is how Kafka, who liked to go on night walks, is said to have described the ideal approach to writing to his friend Max Brod. In today’s urban space, it is hard to still find this kind of darkness.

Past event

Where, when, what?

Artist Alona Rodeh, who has a video installation in the exhibition Access Kafka, deals with artificial light and urban life in her work. On nocturnal city tours, she discovers urban darkness and penetrates spaces that would normally seem forbidden. Rodeh’s performance is an empowering experience, especially for women: by framing darkness as a source of inspiration, she gives it another face and opens up new approaches.

The number of participants for this event is limited. After registering, all participants will receive an email with further information and the exact meeting point. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a pair of sunglasses with you! In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be canceled and you will be notified in advance by email.

Unfortunately, this event is not disabled-accessible. We ask for your understanding.

Ink drawing of a person with a walking stick.

Kafka, Franz, Schwarzes Notizbuch – drawings, around 1923; Max Brod Archive, The National Library of Israel

A group of people with flashlights stand in the dark and look at a person squatting on a stone in front of them and turning their backs to the camera.

Night Walk at Hasenheide, Berlin 2023; Alona Rodeh and VG Bild-Kunst, photo: Mor Arkadir

Work of art by Mary Flanagan depicting floating walls in front of a blue sky over a blue sea.

Exhibition ACCESS KAFKA: Features & Programs

Exhibition Webpage
Access Kafka (13 Dec 2024 to 4 May 2025): Information on the exhibition chapters, artworks and documents
Publications
Exhibition catalog: German edition, 2024
Exhibition catalog: English edition, 2024
Digital Content
Access Deferred: Essay by Vivian Liska on Kafka’s Judaism, from the exhibition catalog, 2024
Kafka in Berlin: Berlin walk on Jewish Places to biographical stations of Franz Kafka, written by Hans-Gerd Koch
See also
Franz Kafka, writer: A short biography and further online content on the topic

The event takes place in cooperation with the Berliner Unterwelten.

The program accompanying the exhibition Access Kafka is supported by the Berliner Sparkasse.

Berliner Sparkasse logo with red S and dot on top Berlin coat of arms modified: Berlin bear with a flashlight in its paw running down a staircase.

Where, when, what?

  • Entry fee

    Free of charge

  • Language in English

    Number of participantsUp to 35

    Meeting place at 7.45 pm. The place will be provided in the confirmation email.

    Please note Participation in the walk is at your own risk. The Jewish Museum Berlin Foundation is only liable for damage to health or life in the case of intent or gross negligence.

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