The ‘Energy and Movement’ That Dance and Painting Share
Arts, May 19
Julie Mehretu and John Jasperse are collaborating at the Marian Goodman Gallery: “How do we bring something to each other’s work that feels productive?”
A 16th-Century Sketch Claims to Depict Anne Boleyn. A.I. Says It’s Her Mom.
Science, May 19
Using facial-recognition technology, scholars have concluded that a 500-year-old drawing labeled “Anna Bollein Queen” more likely showed her mother, Elizabeth Howard.
A Beloved Whale Mural in Dallas Is Painted Over Ahead of the World Cup
U.S., May 19
The artwork’s removal ahead of the World Cup has ignited a backlash over public art and what cities are willing to sacrifice for global events.
Pollock and Brancusi Join the $100 Million Club at Auction
Arts, May 18
A “drip” painting by the Abstract Expressionist sold for $181.2 million with fees, while a bronze head by the Romanian sculptor, from the S.I. Newhouse collection, brought in $107.6 million at Christie’s.
Frida Kahlo: un diccionario visual
En español, May 18
Corsés de yeso, vestidos de tehuana, trajes masculinos y monos araña: estos son los elementos que hicieron de Frida Kahlo un ícono irrepetible.
Louvre Announces Architects for Expansion That Will Include New Mona Lisa Space
Arts, May 18
A team of French and German architects has been selected for the project, which is expected to increase the Paris museum’s capacity by three million visitors a year.
Two of Susan Sontag’s Besties Get a Beautiful Biography of Their Own
Books, May 17
In “The Wonderful World That Almost Was,” Andrew Durbin reconstructs the coterie that surrounded the artist-lovers Peter Hujar and Paul Thek.
Robert Rauschenberg, Choreographer? A Lost Dance Glides Again.
Arts, May 17
For a short time, Rauschenberg made dances. He used roller skates, pointe shoes and parachute wings for “Pelican” (1963), now reimagined by Trisha Brown’s company.
Oysters, Champagne and Billionaires Buying Art
Style, May 16
When the European Fine Art Foundation alights in Manhattan, it’s something like a billionaire version of the classic television game show “Supermarket Sweep.”
Matt Dillon, the Actor and Artist, on His Favorite Artwork
Video, May 15
The actor and artist Matt Dillon discusses his favorite artwork, Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased de Kooning Drawing” (1953).
Free Concerts, Festivals and Events in New York This Summer
Arts, May 15
In need of good times that don’t cost a dime? You’re in luck: As the weather heats up, the opportunities to have free fun are everywhere in the city. Here are some of our favorites.
Six Unforgettable Artists at the Biggest Independent Fair
Arts, May 14
A dependably stylish fair expands and reappears on the far side of Chinatown.
At TEFAF New York, Lesser-Known Artists Delight
Arts, May 14
At the Park Avenue Armory, home to the art fair with the deepest roots in Europe, five names wooed our critic, cutting through the star system.
The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie
Arts, May 14
Beginning in 2028, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will own the Neue’s Fifth Avenue home and the prestige collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art built by Ronald S. Lauder.
Who Owns These Artworks? A Museum Hopes Visitors Can Help Find Out.
Arts, May 14
A new room in the Musée d’Orsay’s permanent display includes 13 pieces that were recovered from Germany and Austria after World War II and whose provenance is unknown.
In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art
Arts, May 14
The 2026 edition of the world’s oldest art exhibition is a celebration of vitality — for better and indeed for worse.
Best Booths at Frieze, the Workhorse of Contemporary Art
Arts, May 14
Among the 65 galleries at the Shed are paintings, paintings, paintings, and a surprising trove of small sculptures.
Las Vegas Arts District: An Antidote to the Glitz
Real Estate, May 13
The walkable, creative enclave also has a rapidly growing residential footprint.
Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?
Arts, May 13
Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.
Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles
Arts, May 13
In photos by his wife, whose negatives were discovered by his granddaughter, we see more personal sides to the 20th-century master.
Matt Dillon’s Lesser-Known Life as a Visual Artist
T Magazine, May 13
The actor’s large scale, Neo-Expressionist-inspired paintings are now on view in New York.
My Favorite Artwork | Matt Dillon
Video, May 13
The actor and artist discusses Robert Rauschenberg’s “Erased de Kooning Drawing” (1953).
‘Spot’ Illustrations Prove There Are Many Ways to Draw One Thing
Times Insider, May 13
An artist explains her approach to an atypical assignment in the newspaper.
In Chicago, a Big Name Art Show Where the Drawings Dominate
Arts, May 12
In an exception to the usual paintings-heavy blockbuster exhibitions, the Art Institute of Chicago is presenting the masterful drawings of Willem de Kooning.
Uli Sigg Wants to Help Chinese People ‘View Their Own Art.’ Simple, Right?
Arts, May 12
Over three decades, Sigg, a Swiss businessman and former diplomat, amassed thousands of contemporary Chinese works. Ai Weiwei calls him “my maker.”
Spotlighting the Woman Who Brought European Modernism to California
Arts, May 12
Although Galka Scheyer might an unfamiliar name, the artists she championed have become famous. A exhibition in Pasadena brings her to the foreground.
At Frieze New York and Beyond, Indigenous Artists Are in the Spotlight
Arts, May 12
With works showing in New York, Venice and elsewhere, Sara Flores, Suzanne Kite and Seba Calfuqueo are exploding past notions of what, exactly, Indigenous art is.
How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs.
Arts, May 11
Latin American galleries. World-class photography. Upcycled design. Art fairs will take over New York this week. Here are seven (of many) worth a visit.
A Panorama of Design
Style, May 10
A look at news, products and events during the NYCxDesign Festival.
Before SoHo, This Building Was at the Heart of New York’s Arts District
Real Estate, May 10
A West Side co-op built for artists and later turned into offices is being reborn as a luxury condominium named Parc Beaufort.
Una madre en duelo preserva el legado artístico de su hijo
En español, May 10
El pintor Matthew Wong estaba en ascenso cuando murió a los 35 años. Su madre, Monita Wong, se está asegurando de que su obra pueda seguir viéndose.
6 Must-See Venice Shows
Arts, May 9
Thought-provoking and senses-stirring works on war, art patronage, and the Black experience in America are just some of our critics’ picks.
Rocky Has Entered the Building
Arts, May 9
The statue has long drawn fans to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but now it’s inside, anchoring an exhibition that investigates race, activism and violence.
These Artisans, Showing at TEFAF New York, Push the Limits of Materials
Arts, May 9
A couple grow their own furniture. Another artist polishes metal to a mirror sheen. A third collaborates with insects. Together, they are redefining craft.
An Artist Who Sees the Beauty in Dust
T Magazine, May 8
Reggie Burrows Hodges discusses Malta, Caravaggio and a painting inspired by the winds of the Sahara.
A Paul Klee Angel Finally Lands in New York
Arts, May 8
“Angelus Novus,” an artwork with a fascinating back story, including most recently a wartime delay, is a late addition to an already impressive Klee survey at the Jewish Museum.
8 Pavilions That Have the Venice Biennale Buzzing
Arts, May 8
A doll-focused show, a contemplative garden, a sizzling hothouse: It’s all to see at the world’s top contemporary art event.
Arte y política
En español, May 8
La Bienal de Venecia siempre es abrumadora por el arte. Este año, la política también ha resultado abrumadora.
Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
Arts, May 8
The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners
Arts, May 8
The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions.
A Very American Controversy on the Art World’s Biggest Stage
Magazine, May 8
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.
A Grieving Mother Safeguards Her Son’s Artistic Legacy
Arts, May 8
The troubled painter Matthew Wong’s star was on the rise when he died at 35. His mother, Monita Wong, is making sure his work can still be seen.
Art and Politics
World, May 7
The Venice Biennale is always overwhelming for art. Our culture writer says the politics were overwhelming this year, too.
Art Gallery Shows to See in May
Arts, May 7
This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers Ceija Stojka’s naïve expressionism, Mao Ishikawa’s sprawling bodies and a reinstallation of an important show by Peter Hujar.
France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
Arts, May 7
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.
Sophie Rivera’s Photos Come Out From the Shadows
Arts, May 7
“Double Exposures,” the first museum survey for the artist, highlights a career spent documenting New Yorkers, in ways both traditional and strange.
These Toilets in Venice Have the Art World Aflush
Arts, May 7
Undoubtedly the biggest talker at this year’s Venice Biennale is the Austrian pavilion, where visitors can make their own contributions to the work on show.
An American Artist Plops His Sculptures on a World Stage
Arts, May 7
They may be bronze and marble, but Alma Allen’s artworks at the Venice Biennale are as intangible as air.
A Fashion Revolution at the Met
Arts, May 7
With “Costume Art,” the dress department moves out of the basement to become the gateway to the museum.
36 Hours in Bentonville, Ark.
Interactive, May 7
A world-class art museum and an impressive network of cycling trails continue to expand in this northwest Arkansas town.
Is It an Art Gallery? A Museum? A Theater? A Dream?
Theater, May 7
The Ministry of Awe, a new immersive experience in a former bank in Philadelphia, aims to help locate the wondrous in the everyday.
George Herms Dies at 90; Turned Castoff Objects Into Art
Arts, May 6
One of the last Beat Generation artists, he embraced the messiness of everyday life, making collages and assemblages from rusty junk and decaying objects.
Taking a Deep Dive into a Connecticut Ranch House
Real Estate, May 6
Janis Provisor and Brad Davis, a workaholic artist couple, made their priorities clear when they converted an indoor swimming pool into a studio.
Khaled Sabsabi’s Rocky Road From Australia to the Biennale
Arts, May 6
The Lebanese-Australian artist almost lost his Venice Biennale commission after he was accused of supporting terrorism. Reinstated, he is arriving in Venice showing not one but two works.
A Loft with Past Lives Gets an Owner Making a New One
Arts, May 5
How Jessica Helfand, an artist, started a new chapter in an industrial building.
How Heidi Klum Turned Into a Statue for the Met Gala
Style, May 5
“I could eat and use my hands quite comfortably,” Klum said of her intricate Roman statue ensemble, which was inspired by a marble sculpture by Raffaele Monti.
With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the ‘Art Olympics’
Arts, May 5
On Tuesday, Russia opened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s own exhibit is just a stone’s throw.
The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
Arts, May 5
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.
A Forum for African Voices Draws Inspiration From a Former Champion
Arts, May 5
The African Art in Venice Forum is continuing its mission of addressing the continent’s artistic needs, even as it mourns the loss of Koyo Kouoh, a key supporter.
Highlights From the Met Gala
Video, May 5
Stars wore feathers, jewels and bubbles at the Met Gala in outfits inspired by the dress code, “fashion is art.” The fund-raiser drew $42 million.
Surreal, Cryptic and Just Plain Strange: 4 Fantastical Places in Italy
Travel, May 4
Artists, an architect and a secretive commune built these otherworldly marvels — and you can visit them.
10-Minute Challenge: ‘Cityscape’ by Romare Bearden
Interactive, May 4
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
Paintings So Real, You Can Hardly Resist Believing
Arts, May 2
An exhibition of works by Francisco de Zurbarán at London’s National Gallery highlights the painter’s ability to draw in the viewer with detail and drama.
Trump’s Vision for ‘Garden of Heroes’ Keeps Getting Bigger and Higher in Cost
U.S., May 2
Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
Seoul-Born Artist Shakes Up Jazz With Traditional Korean Music
Video, May 1
DoYeon Kim, a Seoul-born musician, has become an in-demand collaborator for some of the biggest innovators in jazz and improvised music. Her work is steeped in traditional Korean and Western classical music.
This Dance Duo Gets Down to Business, With a Dose of the Erotic
Arts, May 1
Bullyache’s show “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” about the violence of corporate life, combines choreography and theater with pop culture verve.
The Audacity of Art at the Obama Presidential Center
Arts, May 1
Barack and Michelle Obama commissioned 30 artists to create work for their campus, which starts visitor previews next week on the South Side of Chicago.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl, in Soviet Ukraine
Books, May 1
Eleven-year-old Genya plays the pretending game as she crams for an art school entrance exam in Chernobyl’s wake.
New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London
World, April 30
The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.
Georg Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88
Arts, April 30
Along with contemporaries like Anselm Kiefer, he mounted a frontal attack on Minimalism and Conceptualism, the dominant “cool” styles of the 1970s.
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
Arts, April 30
The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.
Michelangelo and Rodin: Finding the Living Spirit in Stone
Arts, April 30
An exhibition at the Louvre shows how the two artists, working centuries apart, found common ground in the vital force of rough-hewed textures.
Is Yoko Ono the Most Radical Artist of the Trump Era?
T Magazine, April 30
In the 1960s, she invited an audience to cut off her clothes. As attacks on women’s rights escalate, “Cut Piece” and other decades-old works of feminist art feel more relevant than ever.
The Prince of Italian Pop Art Smiles Again
Arts, April 30
Lévy Gorvy Dayan gallery offers new glimpses of the perfectionism and hidden goofiness of Domenico Gnoli, whose caricatures of reality captured la dolce vita.
U.S. and Italy Honor Alliance to Curb Art Looting, Amid Broader Tensions
Arts, April 29
Standing near dozens of repatriated artifacts, officials from the countries celebrated efforts that have led to the return of thousands of artworks to Italy.
A Curator Died Suddenly. Could the Art World’s Most Important Event Be Saved?
Arts, April 29
Koyo Kouoh, who died of cancer at 57, was just months into her dream job overseeing the Venice Biennale’s centerpiece exhibition. But she left a plan that her assistants have tried to realize.
Father and Daughter Who Sold Fake Warhols Plead Guilty in Forgery Scheme
New York, April 28
Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska, of New Jersey, commissioned a Polish artist to create counterfeit artworks that sold for a total of over $2 million.
An Art and Fashion Party for Nina Simone
T Magazine, April 28
Adam Pendleton and Gabriela Hearst celebrated a recent collaboration with an evening-long tribute to the legendary musician and activist.
With ‘Sister Dreamer’ Park, Lauren Halsey Brings Her Heroes Home
Arts, April 28
The artist’s installation in South Central Los Angeles elevates familiar faces in the neighborhood with monuments of stone.
Cómo el retrato de una estrella del pop impulsó la carrera de una artista española
En español, April 27
Nieves González, una pintora de 29 años, trabajaba antes en un relativo anonimato en Andalucía. Retratar a la cantante británica Lily Allen cambió eso.
How a Pop Star’s Portrait Launched the Career of an Unknown Spanish Artist
World, April 26
Nieves González, a 29-year-old painter, once worked in relative obscurity in Andalusia. Her picture of the British singer Lily Allen changed that.
Mi pasado doloroso creó arte nuevo
En español, April 25
Fingir que los abusos de mi padre no habían ocurrido era una vía más fácil. Pero me di cuenta de que tenía que intentar curarme de este trauma si quería experimentar el amor de verdad.
$100 Million Award Made in Suit Over Unlicensed Robert Indiana Art
Arts, April 24
A New York jury found that an art publisher who made works derived from Indiana’s images had infringed on the rights of a company that had been the artist’s partner.
The World According to Aldwyth
Arts, April 24
In paint, bricolage and collage, she explored the history of art, ideas and the human species.
Aldwyth, Ascetic Whose Artwork Reordered the World, Dies at 90
Arts, April 24
An austere lifestyle allowed her to make epic collages and Joseph Cornell-like contraptions that told stories about art history and her place in — and outside — it.
Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Art From Countries Accused of War Crimes
Arts, April 24
The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.
$450 Million Worth of Newhouse Trophies Come to Christie’s
Arts, April 24
A special May evening sale will feature 16 artworks from the museum-quality collection of the Condé Nast chief S.I. Newhouse Jr.
Soy uno de los presos políticos de Cuba. ¿Cuándo seré libre?
En español, April 24
Casi cinco años en una cárcel cubana me han enseñado que el gobierno no cederá en su control del poder.
This ‘Sustainable’ Island Is Venice’s Newest Art Oasis
Arts, April 24
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo has turned a former gunpowder store into a showcase for her contemporary art collection.
I’m One of Cuba’s Political Prisoners. When Will I Go Free?
Opinion, April 24
Nearly five years in Cuban prison have taught me that the government won’t loosen its hold on power.
The Artist Making Work About Sweat, Ghosts and the Rivers of Pittsburgh
T Magazine, April 23
With Project Blue Space, the sculptor and image maker Shikeith brings the city’s Black history to the surface.
After a Hero’s Fall, What to Do With the Art That Honored Him?
U.S., April 23
Artists who created public depictions of the civil rights icon Cesar Chavez have had to revisit their works after accusations emerged of Mr. Chavez’s sexual abuse of girls in the movement.
Turner Prize Nominees Take Viewers on ‘Extraordinary Journeys’
Arts, April 23
This year’s shortlist for the major British art award includes an artist who stages spoken-word performances and another who makes art using oil company merch bought off eBay.
Two Brothers, One Art Gallery, Infinite Feuds
Style, April 23
For a decade and a half, Prajit and Projjal Dutta have led the market for South Asian art in the United States. Now they rarely speak to each other, except through lawyers.
Ice Sculpture Promoting Drake Album Melted by Fire Crews
Video, April 22
Fire crews in Toronto hosed down a 25-foot tall ice sculpture that had been installed to promote a new album by the rapper Drake.
The Nerve Center of This Art Fair Isn’t Painting. It’s Couture.
Arts, April 22
The Independent fair will push boundaries, featuring designs by Rei Kawakubo and Comme des Garçons that blur the line between fashion and sculpture.
In Central Java, an Eco-Resort Aims to Build Sustainability Through Creativity
Arts, April 22
When an Indonesian and Australian couple bought Yabbiekayu, their first visitors were foreigners. Now, they aim to be part of a “cultural awakening” in the region.
Imagining the Manosphere as a Kinder, Gentler Place
Arts, April 22
Two art exhibitions examining hypermasculine online content and its impact argue that sensitivity and vulnerability are also manly virtues.
Inside LACMA’s Eye-Popping New Home, How Do You Find the Art?
Arts, April 22
Our critic calls the David Geffen Galleries “a beacon of glam with brains.” As a space to show art, it has problems. The Latino art is a revelation (if you can navigate the maze).
Smithsonian American Art Museum Names a New Director
Arts, April 21
Lynda Roscoe Hartigan is returning to the museum as its leader after previously serving as its chief curator.
For Italy’s Art Pioneer, a New Bronze Age
Arts, April 21
Giuseppe Penone, veteran of the Arte Povera movement, with his curator Adam Weinberg, former director of the Whitney, are recasting the natural world for a show at Gagosian.
Why Look at Art? This Critic Has Some Ideas.
Books, April 21
“How It Feels to Be Alive,” by Megan O’Grady, blends criticism with personal history to explore how and why art affects us.
Trump Cuts and Orders Have Broad Impact on American Museums, Report Finds
Arts, November 11
A survey of museum directors reveals the impact of federal cutbacks: reduced arts programs for rural areas, students and people who are elderly or disabled.
Chinatown Vendor Tallies Neighborhood’s Decline in $1 Plastic Bracelets
Metro, November 24
A longtime vendor in Manhattan’s Chinatown is finding it harder to make a living as people shun his intricate crafts, haggle over cheap knickknacks and shift their spending online.
Monet, Taylor Swift, ‘Moana’: What Got Readers Through Their Grief
Arts & Leisure, August 10
After our series on how artists have been affected by loss, we asked readers what helped them when they experienced it. These are 15 of their answers.
The Met Museum Is Rebounding, but Not With International Visitors
Weekend, July 24
The museum said it attracted more local visitors during the past year than it did before the pandemic, but only half the international visitors.
A Steadying Force for the Africa Center Is Stepping Down
Culture, April 11
Uzodinma Iweala, chief executive of the Harlem institution, will leave at the end of 2024 after guiding it through pandemic years and securing funds.
Audience Snapshot: Four Years After Shutdown, a Mixed Recovery
Culture, March 12
Covid brought live performance to a halt. Now the audience for pop concerts and sporting events has roared back, while attendance on Broadway and at some major museums is still down.
The Global Art Business Is Better, but Not Booming
Special Sections, December 5
After struggling with the Covid pandemic, the industry is now dealing with inflation, high interest rates and international conflicts.
Looking to the Art Fair World of 2024
Special Sections, December 5
Art fairs managed to survive the downturn brought about by the Covid pandemic and are on the rise again — a trend expected to continue in the coming year.
A Kinetic Cloud of Humanity for Moynihan Train Hall
Culture, September 24
Joshua Frankel, an artist whose grandfather worked at the James Farley Post Office, has deep roots at the site of his new video project for Art at Amtrak.
The Days Were Long and the Years Were Longer
Book Review, July 3
In her new memoir, “The Light Room,” Kate Zambreno looks back on the unending togetherness of family life during the pandemic.
Radical Rethinking at Biennale: Africa and the Future Share Pride of Place
Culture, May 22
Don’t be fooled by its generic title. Lesley Lokko’s “Laboratory of the Future” is the most ambitious and pointedly political Venice Architecture Biennale in years.
Through Catastrophe, and in Community, the Art of Daniel Lind-Ramos
Weekend, May 4
A storm, a pandemic, and Black Puerto Rican history pervade his work at MoMA PS 1, with materials sourced from daily life.
Your Monday Briefing: China Reopens
Dining, January 8
Also, Brazilians storm government offices and the Times investigates a 2021 Kabul airstrike.
Looking for Elbow Room, Louvre Limits Daily Visitors to 30,000
Culture, January 6
With attendance surging back, the museum wants to offer “a moment of pleasure” — and relieve that Mona Lisa problem.
Your Thursday Briefing: China’s Snarled Covid Data
N Y T Now, December 14
Plus France just beat Morocco to advance to the World Cup finals.
After a Covid Contraction, Museums Are Expanding Again
Special Sections, October 20
Projects all over the country include renovations and new wings as institutions continue to bet on bricks and mortar.
San Francisco’s Art Market Struggles in the Shadow of Los Angeles
Culture, August 29
Though some small galleries are opening or expanding, the mega dealers have closed shop, a blow to an area with a vibrant artistic history.
Dmitri Vrubel, Who Planted a Kiss on the Berlin Wall, Dies at 62
Obits, August 19
A Russian-born painter, he created a mural of the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev smooching the East German leader Erich Honecker — and with it a tourist attraction.
Covid. A Coma. A Stroke. José Parlá Returns From the Edge.
Culture, July 31
After a lengthy recovery, the artist comes back with the most vigorous work he’s made: “It took me a really long time to understand what had happened to me.”
London Modern and Contemporary Auctions: A Market Minus the Froth
Culture, July 1
The prices — $36.9 million for Monet paintings, and $52.8 million for a Francis Bacon — show that even as Britain’s share of the global art market has decreased, it’s an important player.
Covid Memorials Offer a Place to Put Our Grief
Culture, May 5
From “anti-monuments” to ephemeral sand portraits, four art exhibitions encourage viewers to slow down and take stock of our pandemic losses.
Manhattan Springs Back to Life
Travel, May 5
Broadway enthusiasts, art aficionados and food lovers will find new offerings in and around Times Square and in neighborhoods below 42nd Street, heralding the promise of a vibrant recovery.