A Smooth-Running Gallery Weekend Amid a Shaken Berlin Art Scene
Briefly

Berlin's international reputation as a liberal, relaxed city that nurtures artists' freedom to express whatever they want is under threat.
The conflicts between institutions funded by the German government, which supported Israel, and artists expressing solidarity with Palestinians, were a frequent topic at Gallery Weekend.
In 2005, Berlin pioneered coordinated gallery shows as an alternative to commercial art fairs, growing from 21 to 55 dealers, inspiring similar events globally in over 20 cities.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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