T/art

Heirs of Jews Who Fled the Nazis Return Art to Heirs Whose Family Could Not
Culture, Yesterday

An Egon Schiele drawing was returned on Friday at the Manhattan district attorney’s office. The heirs said in a statement that relinquishing the work was “the right thing to do.”

Darryl Daniel, Illustrator of Snoop Dogg’s First Album Cover, Dies at 56
Obits, July 25

The 1993 album “Doggystyle” went on to sell millions of copies around the world and solidified the career of Mr. Daniel, known as Joe Cool, as a hip-hop illustrator.

Native Modern Art: From a Cardboard Box to the Met
Weekend, July 25

Nearly lost, Mary Sully’s discovered drawings riff on Modernist geometries and Dakota Sioux beadwork and quilting. Our critic calls it “symphonically bicultural.”

36 Hours in Nice, France
Interactive, July 25

The French Riviera resort town brims with the unexpected, including a wealth of prehistory, ancient ruins and newer attractions.

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 Bistro Boom, Lesser-Known Museums, Sesame Croissants: What to Do, Eat, See in Paris
Travel, July 24

Heading to France’s capital for the Olympics, or after the crowds have thinned? A travel editor picks some recent Paris stories to help plan your trip.

Matthew Barney’s Time Has Come Again
Culture, July 23

Misunderstood for decades, the sculptor and filmmaker is pushing ceramic to its limits. He’s dancing. He’s making the best work of his career.

Art Student Pulls Off a (Very Brief) Coin Heist at the British Museum
Express, July 23

The artist aimed to use sleight of hand to point to what he described as the museum’s problematic legacy of colonial-era acquisitions.

Under Fabric and Around Sculptures, Dancers Respond to Art
Culture, July 23

Jodi Melnick’s new work is performed throughout a gallery installation, while one by Annie-B Parson sprawls in a sculpture park.

Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’
Foreign, July 21

Inflatable replicas of famous monuments popped up in a park, raising questions about art and Hong Kong’s changing place in the world.

Test Your Focus: Can You Spend 10 Minutes With One Painting?
Interactive, July 20

It’s very hard to slow down and look closely at something. You may find it’s worth it.

An Egyptian Artist Mesmerizes in Venice With an Opera and a Donkey
Arts & Leisure, July 20

At the Biennale, Wael Shawky represented his country with a lush retelling of a failed revolution that offers hope in a troubled political landscape.

These Sculptures Changed What Art Could Be, Then Changed Themselves
Culture, July 19

Eva Hesse’s latex and fiberglass pieces from the late 1960s have been reunited from five institutions. Their rapid deterioration makes their future uncertain — which may be their best quality.

The Avant-Garde Psychiatrist Who Built an Artistic Refuge
Weekend, July 19

A show at the American Folk Art Museum spotlights a Catalan doctor’s revolutionary contributions to 20th-century psychiatry and their connections with modern art and Art Brut.

To Sell Prized Paintings, a University Proclaims They’re Not ‘Conservative’
Culture, July 19

Valparaiso University is arguing it should never have acquired two paintings, including a Georgia O’Keeffe, in the 1960s. It hopes to sell them to pay for dorm renovations.

A Chance to Walk Into Edward Hopper’s World
Metro, July 19

Three famous canvases by the painter will be made into life-size installations this weekend in the meatpacking district.

A Masterpiece of 20th-Century Sculpture That You Can Wear Around Your Neck
T Style, July 18

This fall, the French fashion house Celine will release a miniature version of a work by the artist Jean Arp — in the form of a pendant.

The Art Forger Had Fooled Thousands. Then He Met Doug.
Culture, July 18

When a man obsessed with woodblocks began to do business with a man obsessed with medical antiques, their relationship flowered — until it soured.

Upstate Art Weekend Offers a Year’s Worth of Art in Four Days
Weekend, July 18

By car or train, there’s no better time to get out of the city than now, during the fifth edition of this sprawling festival north of New York City.

36 Hours in San Diego
Interactive, July 18

San Diego serves up gorgeous beaches, arty neighborhoods and rich history, yet it still excels at being underrated.

Beyond Outlaw: New Paths for Aging Taggers
Weekend, July 18

At Lehmann Maupin, exhibitions of new work pushing the form of street art forward, from San Francisco’s Barry McGee and Osgemeos, the Brazilian artists he inspired.

Telling Hawaii’s Stories, One Hand-Carved Surfboard at a Time
Projects and Initiatives, July 18

As a kid in Kauai, the waves were his home. Today, Leleo Kinimaka pours his native knowledge and passion into one-of-a-kind creations that double as works of art.

Judy Chicago on Coming to Grips With Mortality
Styles, July 17

At 84, the feminist artist, writer and lecturer has learned that it’s not good to have an adversarial relationship with aging or death.

With New York’s Help, a Center of Art and Protest to Get a New Home
Culture, July 16

ABC No Rio, a cultural center on the Lower East Side, broke ground on the new building, which will replace the tenement it operated out of for more than 40 years.

Move Over, La Guardia and Newark: 18 Artists to Star at New J.F.K. Terminal
Culture, July 16

Terminal 6 at Kennedy International Airport will feature work by Charles Gaines, Barbara Kruger and more. Developers of new terminals must invest in public art.

At Paint Rock, Centuries of Native American Artistry
Science, July 16

Glyphs and pictographs at a site in Texas represent generations of settlement by Indigenous peoples.

Jacqueline de Jong, Rediscovered Avant-Garde Artist, Dies at 85
Obits, July 15

A Dutch painter, sculptor and engraver, she worked in experimental mediums, founded an influential multidisciplinary journal and enjoyed a late-career resurgence.

A Brooklyn Artist and the Possibilities He Seeks in Work and Life
Real Estate, July 15

After more than 40 years in a Williamsburg loft, Noah Jemison says the benefits of his tenure have come with a world of changes outside his windows.

Making Scaffolding Artful
Metro, July 15

A city program will offer eight designs that developers can use to make ubiquitous scaffolding more attractive.

Statue of Hiroshima Bombing Victim Stolen From Seattle Park
Express, July 14

The statue depicted Sadako Sasaki, who was 12 when she died from cancer likely caused by the Hiroshima bombing. Community members believe a thief saw value in her bronze cast.

Bill Viola, Celebrated Video Artist Who Played With Time, Dies at 73
Obits, July 13

Inspired by Renaissance painters, he explored life’s passages — birth, death, romantic love, redemption and rebirth — in often moving, often thrilling exhibitions.

Keeping the Lights on at the Met Museum Is an Art in Itself
Express, July 13

A look behind the scenes at the illumination of the pieces on display. The so-called lampers strike a delicate balance between accentuating the art and protecting it from the effects of light.

How Young Artists Take Inspiration From Religion in Uncertain Times
Arts & Leisure, July 13

Inheritors of a world shaped by big tech and precarious careers, these New York artists are searching for answers in good faith.

Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist and a Rare ‘Artist’s Widow,’ Dies at 84
Obits, July 11

A gregarious yet humble co-founder of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, she donated more than 1,000 of her husband’s works, notably to the Whitney Museum.

It Turns Out the Picassos Anchoring a Gallery’s Exhibit Were Not by Picasso
Culture, July 11

The Museum of Old and New Art in Australia claimed to have placed several Picassos inside a women’s restroom to protest a court ruling against the women-only exhibit. The curator now says they were fake.

The Painter of Revolution, on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Weekend, July 11

Born into slavery, Guillaume Lethière became one of France’s most decorated painters. For the first time, a major exhibition gives us the full view of his scenes of love and war.

At This Photography Festival, the Camera Points Below the Surface
Culture, July 11

There’s always more to a photo than what we see, as shown by standout exhibitions at this year’s Rencontres d’Arles in southern France.

8 Revelations From Louis Kahn’s Last Sketchbook
Weekend, July 11

The architect who designed some of the 20th century’s great buildings kept a notebook with intimate glimpses into his creative vision. Now it’s his daughter’s final goodbye.

The New Home of the L.A. Clippers Is a Hot Ticket for Art
Culture, July 10

Seven artists with local connections, including Glenn Kaino and Charles Gaines, were commissioned to create pieces for the Intuit Dome, bridging sports and culture.

Statue Honoring Women and Justice Vandalized at University of Houston
Weekend, July 9

An anti-abortion group had previously denounced Shahzia Sikander’s sculpture as “satanic.” University officials said they are investigating the attack.

Hope Alswang, 77, Who Transformed Florida’s Largest Art Museum, Dies
Obits, July 9

As the executive director of the Norton Museum of Art, she oversaw an expansion by the British architect Norman Foster. “Great art,” she said, “deserves great architecture.”

Archaeologists Find a Marble Statue in an Ancient Roman Sewer
Foreign, July 9

Researchers in Bulgaria think the artifact could offer a window into ancient tensions around the rise of Christianity.

PST Art Extravaganza to Start With a Colorful Bang
Culture, July 8

The artist Cai Guo-Qiang has designed an epic fireworks event for the Los Angeles Coliseum this September.

El arte de transformar aves y criaturas míticas en piñatas
En español, July 8

El artista Roberto Benavidez está elevando la piñata tradicional con sus ornamentadas creaciones

He Won the Turner Prize. But Does He Still Want to Be an Artist?
Arts & Leisure, July 6

Jesse Darling is so disillusioned with the art world that he just isn’t sure.

Paal Enger, Who Stole Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ Is Dead at 57
Obits, July 5

A promising player for a storied Norwegian soccer club, he instead found infamy for stealing one of the world’s most famous artworks.

Is It OK to Get Food Stamps When You’re Just Pursuing Your Passion?
Magazine, July 5

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a starving artist with a personal safety net should receive government assistance.

Michael Tracy, Artist Who Helped Restore a Texas Border Town, Dies at 80
Obits, July 5

His baroque fusions of bright paint, wood and other detritus wowed the art world. But as his fame faded, he turned his attention to historic preservation.

Nancy Azara, Sculptor Who Created a Haven for Feminist Artists, Dies at 84
Obits, July 5

She helped establish the New York Feminist Art Institute. In her own work — monumental pieces carved from found lumber — she evoked ancient feminine imagery.

Reynaldo Rivera Brings the Underground Into the Gallery
Culture, July 5

This artist’s indispensable archive of queer and Latino life on display at MoMA PS1 leaves us intoxicated by the energy of a world too long under the radar.

Jenna Lyons’s Favorite Beauty Products, From Eyeliner to Body Oil
T Style, July 4

Plus: a palace-inspired hotel in Jaipur, colorful French hand fans and more recommendations from T Magazine.

A Masterpiece of Fiction Inspires the Urge to Submerge in a Gallery Crawl
Weekend, July 4

In New York’s art show of the summer, paint and prose meet in “The Swimmer,” a psychoanalysis of John Cheever’s suburban nightmare of 1964.

Piñatas That Provide Awe Instead of Candy
Projects and Initiatives, July 4

The artist Roberto Benavidez is elevating the traditional piñata with his ornate creations.

The Dazzling Artistry of Hiroshige’s ‘100 Famous Views of Edo’
Weekend, July 4

It’s actually 118 at the Brooklyn Museum, and the more the better. These vivid color woodblocks have much to teach Instagram, and even Murakami.

Audrey Flack, Creator of Vibrant Photorealist Art, Dies at 93
Obits, July 3

She painted and sculpted, but she was best known for her oversized still lifes, painted from photographs and crowded with color and detail.

The Wide, Wide World of Judy Chicago
Culture, July 3

The 84-year-old American is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking feminist installation “The Dinner Party,” but she is an artist with a formidable range.

An Artist Who Turned Her Bedroom Closet Into a Safe Haven
Interactive, July 3

At 52 Walker in New York, Diamond Stingily’s site-specific installations tell a story of desire, shame and coming-of-age.

A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics
Culture, July 3

State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution.

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in July
Culture, July 3

This week in Newly Reviewed, Yinka Elujoba covers Elmer Guevara’s subtle paintings, James Casebere’s reimagined architecture and John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres’s busts of Bronx residents.

An Artist Who’s Been Making Work About Life and Death Since Childhood
T Style, July 2

Sarah Sze discusses her practice, pet adoption and winning second prize in a painting contest.

June Leaf, Artist Who Explored the Female Form, Dies at 94
Obits, July 2

Womanly power was a recurring theme of her work, expressed in idiosyncratic sculpture and paintings that did not align with prevailing trends.

National Portrait Gallery Buys Dolley Madison Photo for $456,000
Culture, July 1

The portrait of the first lady, which was likely taken in 1846, will be part of an exhibition for the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Volcanoes, Vines, Freedom: Exploring Gay-Friendly Lanzarote
Travel, June 28

A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.

Amid Challenges, Small New York City Museums Are Closing Their Doors
Culture, June 28

One quarter of all cultural institutions are dipping into their reserves or endowments to cover operating expenses. Mergers may be on the horizon.

Napoleon’s Loot: When the World Decided Stolen Art Should Go Back
Culture, June 28

As museums encounter increasing claims on their collections, experts say much of the debate hearkens back to 1815, when the Louvre was forced to surrender the spoils of war.

Time Traveling Through London With an Impressionist Painter
Travel, June 28

A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.

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.