The cultural scene in Germany has been on fire for six months. The still-smoldering aftermath of documenta 15 has been reignited in the face of the current turmoil in Israel and Palestine, leading to cancellations, boycotts, defunding and high-profile resignations across the country’s cultural institutions. The blurring lines between art institutions and state politics has called into question the future of Germany’s position as a central node in the art world and a supporter of culture across the globe.