The pandemic has brought along, or at least channeled, a new movement to the countryside, for Western societies in general but also for art. In his essay, writer Pablo Larios takes a look back at the old regime—and examines the new one.

What is generally referred to as Berlin’s cultural policy is in reality a complex thicket of fragmented responsibilities, diverging interests, and diverse stakeholders. An essay by authors Hans-Jürgen Hafner and Kito Nedo offers insight into the sometimes complicated situation and its resultant problems.