Curated by Stefan Litt, Netta Assaf, and Karine Shabtai, the exhibit was conceptualized six years ago but faced delays due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

Included in the exhibition are Kafka's sketches, artworks, cultural adaptations of his stories, and a tribute to his last novel, 'The Castle.'

The archive's journey to the National Library involved evasion from the Nazis and a Supreme Court ruling in 2016 that recognized Kafka's papers as a cultural asset for the library.

Notable items on display include Kafka's will, his 'Letter to His Father,' Hebrew writing exercises, and personal correspondence with friends and family.

The exhibit is designed to provoke thought and discussion about Kafka's complex narratives, with labels provided in Hebrew, English, and Arabic.

The exhibition 'Kafka: Metamorphosis of an Author' opened on December 1, 2024, at the National Library of Israel, commemorating 100 years since the death of Franz Kafka.

This marks the first time the National Library is showcasing its collection of 89 original items from Kafka's archives, making it one of only three institutions globally to hold such materials.

The exhibit features items that delve into Kafka's life, works, Jewish identity, and relationships, particularly emphasizing his early family life and his exploration of Judaism.

It also highlights Kafka's relationships with women and his unrealized aspiration to move to Tel Aviv to open a restaurant.

The National Library's connection to Kafka's work began posthumously when his friend Max Brod published Kafka’s writings against his wishes after his death in 1924.