The issue of political inconsistency within Germany is well-known, and the art scene is not immune. Last autumn, the Berlin-based journal OnCurating released a special edition illustrating this trend, complete with virtue signaling. Scholars Angela Harutyunyan and Ana Teixeira Pinto have delved into it so you don’t have to, offering a critical analysis of how antisemitism and liberal ideals can be manipulated against Palestinians.
In parallel, Paddy Johnson revisits her Art Problems column to tackle a question that preoccupies many artists: securing gallery representation. This topic, along with others, is covered further in the publication.
Additionally, there is a report highlighting the looting of the Sudan National Museum amidst ongoing genocide, and an intriguing piece for those interested in Egyptian blue. —Lakshmi Rivera Amin, associate editor
