The Joker's henchmen break into the museum and empty the display cases; this occurs repeatedly, again and again: finally it can be reckoned upon beforehand and becomes a part of the exhibition.
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In the story "Kafka Americana" by Jonathan Lethem, a scene unfolds where the Joker's henchmen invade a museum, robbing the display cases. This act of theft happens multiple times, creating a rhythmic pattern that visitors come to expect. Rather than a singular chaotic event, the break-ins evolve into a predictable aspect of the exhibition itself.
This repetition underlines a transformation of the museum experience, where the presence of crime becomes as...
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