Mike D on Frankfurt exhibition, Artnet layoffs, and cultural tensions in Germany

Mike D of the Beastie Boys shares insights about his exhibition at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt, emphasizing the role of art and music in forming chosen families where one’s background loses significance. He cautions against the rise of digital algorithms that may overshadow genuine interactions. In related news, Artnet has recently let go of numerous staff members, affecting the editorial team of Artnet News and its Berlin office following its merger with Artsy. Investor Andrew Evan Wolff believes the market is primed for innovation, while Artsy CEO Jeffrey Yin is focused on creating a cohesive platform. Gallerist Rupert Pfab raises concerns over Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer's supposed inquiry into jury lists, a claim the ministry refutes. Artist Marc Brandenburg reminisces about Berlin's queer scene in the 1990s, contrasting it with the present. Paul Jandl discusses Raketenstation Hombroich's evolution into an art landscape, and Jörg Scheller critiques "Beyond the Manosphere" at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, exploring the concept of pluralized masculinity.