In the world of literature, K is the alternative to both the “I” of psychoanalysis and the “we” of politics. In Franz Kafka’s books The Trial (1925) and The Castle (1926), K signifies the simultaneous and reciprocal emergence of the institution and its subject.

An exhibition curated by Kadist Curatorial Resident Juan A. Gaitán, featuring works by Liam Everett, Claire Fontaine, Ken Lum, Pedro Reyes, and Gabriel Sierra, and a selection of works from the Kadist Collection.

This exhibition is sponsored by Kadist Art Foundation.

Founding support for CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts programs has been provided by Phyllis C. Wattis and Judy and Bill Timken. General support for the Wattis Institute provided by the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, Grants for the Arts / San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund, Ann Hatch and Paul Discoe, and the CCA Curator's Forum.