With JPEGs and Oils, Sam McKinniss Paints the 2020s
Style, Today
Now on display at a Manhattan gallery, his internet-sourced portraits are in demand. But he says, “I’m a very nervous person.”
Polarizing San Francisco Fountain Will Be Dismantled
Arts, Today
“From a city that is supposed to be avant-garde, it’s a shame,” the sculpture’s 96-year-old artist said after the decision.
Director of Philadelphia Art Museum Is Dismissed After Unpopular Rebranding
Arts, Today
Sasha Suda was three years into her five-year contract when the museum’s board announced that she was being terminated for cause.
Norman Rockwell’s Family Condemns Homeland Security’s Use of His Work
Arts, Yesterday
In a series of social media posts, the department used the artist’s paintings to promote the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda.
Climate Activist Who Vandalized Degas Case Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Arts, November 3
In a high-profile act of eco-activism, Tim Martin and a partner had smeared black and red paint on the case at the National Gallery of Art in 2023.
The Netherlands Will Return Looted Pharoah-Era Artifact to Egypt
World, November 3
The 3,500-year-old artifact, likely stolen from Egypt during the Arab Spring in 2011 or 2012, was found at an elite European art fair in Maastricht.
El caso del Louvre demuestra el poder de las bases de datos de ADN para resolver delitos
En español, November 3
El acervo de perfiles de ADN de Francia ha ayudado a resolver delitos de gran repercusión, como el atraco del Louvre, y sigue creciendo.
What to Know About the Louvre Heist Investigation
World, November 3
Three of the four people whom the police believe carried out the theft have been arrested. But the jewelry is nowhere to be found.
Your Guide to London
Interactive, November 3
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
A Public Art Rocket Ship Lands in Manhattan
Arts, November 3
“The Mothership Connection” grew out of the artist Zak Ové’s fascination with “how masquerade had become a space for pivotally working towards Trinidad’s independence.”
What Ever Happened to Greer Lankton?
T Magazine, November 3
Nearly 30 years after her death, the artist’s freakish and fashionable doll sculptures are finally getting their due. But those who knew her best are still grappling with her legacy.
Inspired by Rome’s Pantheon: An Underground Art Cave in South Korea
Arts, November 3
The British sculptor Antony Gormley and the Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed an installation evoking the ancient Roman dome. Building it was complicated.
Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes
World, November 3
France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it is growing. The police can also access other countries’ databases.
10-Minute Challenge: A Vase of Flowers
Interactive, November 3
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
Can a Painting Make a Skeptic Believe?
Opinion, November 2
Fra Angelico’s work is not merely artistically significant. It is a spiritual experience.
Un tesoro del Renacimiento vuelve a Roma 40 años después de ser robado
En español, November 1
La policía de arte de Italia aún no sabe quién se llevó la página manuscrita brillantemente iluminada de un convento franciscano, y todavía quedan muchas páginas por encontrar.
Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
Arts, October 31
An early participant in the eccentric collection of artists known as Fluxus, she was perhaps best known for pieces centered on a humble tuna sandwich and a giant salad.
Kelvin LaVerne, Creator of Enigmatic Furnishings, Dies at 88
Arts, October 31
With his father, Philip, he made idiosyncratic, often monumental bronze work influenced by ancient themes. But was it art or was it furniture?
An Old Debate Meets a New Solution for N.C.’s Confederate Statues
U.S., October 31
Three Confederate statues that were removed from communities around the state are back on view for the public — this time on private land.
The Golden Toilet Returns as a Sotheby’s Headliner, for $10 Million
Arts, October 31
The flushable sculpture, “America,” was made by Maurizio Cattelan, the artist whose banana taped to the wall sold for $6.2 million last year.
A Haunted Tour of the Met Museum
Video, October 31
Zachary Small, culture reporter, takes us on a tour of his four favorite spooky artworks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You’re in for a scare: they include a decapitation platter and a sculpture of a rumored cannibal.
Enslaved Potter’s Art, Displayed at Boston Museum, Returns to Heirs at Last
U.S., October 31
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, said David Drake, the artist, had been “deprived of his creations involuntarily and without compensation.”
Art Gallery Shows to See in November
Arts, October 30
This week in Newly Reviewed, Jillian Steinhauer covers E.E. Ikeler’s cosmic diagrams, Veronica Ryan’s resolute casualness, Tega Brain and Sam Lavigne’s climate change interventions.
Over 1,000 Objects Are Stolen From Oakland Museum
Arts, October 30
A robbery this month targeted Indigenous baskets, jewelry and other artifacts from a storage facility of the Oakland Museum of California.
La historia detrás del atraco en el Louvre que conmocionó al mundo
En español, October 30
Más de una semana después de que unos ladrones hurtaran tesoros del Louvre, se perfila la imagen de un robo bien planeado que aprovechó los fallos de seguridad del museo y se adelantó a la policía.
French Police Arrest 5 More in Louvre Robbery Investigation
World, October 30
The authorities have detained seven suspects in total, but have not recovered the stolen jewels.
Monet Was Reluctant. Venice Seduced Him.
Arts, October 30
Even on vacation, the father of French impressionism couldn’t resist the pull of optics and art history. A lush blockbuster show in Brooklyn helps you see why.
Harlem’s Remarkable New Studio Museum Redefines 125th Street
Arts, October 30
After seven years and $160 million, the museum has an uplifting home on a street that has always been a barometer of Harlem’s fortunes and aspirations.
The Artist Whose Muse Is the Hardware Store
T Magazine, October 30
B. Wurtz uses humble, everyday materials — plastic bags, aluminum pans — and turns them into something beautiful. Here, his life in five artworks.
Martin Puryear Sees Sculpture as a Bodily Encounter
Arts, October 30
In a full-career survey at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, he melds form, material and an engagement with the world.
Inside the Heist That Shocked the World
World, October 30
More than a week after thieves made off with treasures from the Louvre, a picture is emerging of a seemingly well-planned burglary that exploited security lapses at the museum and outpaced the police.
Four Decades After It Was Stolen, a Renaissance Treasure Returns to Rome
World, October 29
The Italian art police still don’t know who took the brilliantly illuminated manuscript page from a Franciscan friary, and many more pages have yet to be found.
Can the James Baldwin Typebot Tell Us the Meaning of Life?
Arts, October 29
In the financial district of Manhattan, an A.I.-equipped typewriter, fueled by James Baldwin’s works, types back at you with answers to your questions.
Facing Crisis, Talladega College Sells Its Art Treasures
Arts, October 29
An H.B.C.U.’s remarkable Hale Woodruff murals commemorating Black history have been bought by an art museum and two foundations. But the college says it is not completely letting go.
Jewish Heirs Sue the Met, Saying a van Gogh It Sold Was Nazi Loot
Arts, October 28
The museum says it had no idea at the time, but the heirs say the Met curator who bought and sold the work, a former U.S. Army specialist on looting, should have known better.
Bringing New Life to Empty Subway Shops
Arts, October 28
A dino store, dance parties, radio and visual art are set up underground, building community in free space from the M.T.A.
How to Make Art Out of Confederate Monuments
Magazine, October 28
A new show featuring decommissioned statues forces a reckoning with American history at a moment when Donald Trump is trying to stop just that.
A Glistening Makeover for a Rockefeller Center Icon
New York, October 27
Prometheus, the statue in the center’s lower plaza at the back of the skating rink, is being regilded. The work is expected to be done before the Christmas tree lighting.
La policía francesa detiene a personas relacionadas con el robo al Louvre
En español, October 26
Los ladrones robaron más de 100 millones de dólares en joyas del museo de París. No está claro cuántas personas fueron detenidas, pero un hombre fue capturado cuando intentaba salir de Francia.
Drew Struzan, Masterly Painter of Movie Posters, Dies at 78
Movies, October 26
He created realistic imagery for the “Star Wars” franchise, the Indiana Jones films and the “Back to the Future” trilogy. He also put Alice Cooper in a tuxedo and tails for an album cover.
Police Make Arrests in Louvre Robbery, Authorities Say
World, October 26
Four thieves broke into the famed Paris museum last week and stole over $100 million in historical jewelry, shocking France and the world. It is unclear how many people were arrested.
‘It’s Got to Be an Inside Job’: Jewelry Thieves Weigh In on Louvre Heist
World, October 25
Was it the heist of the century or a master class in incompetence by the museum? Some prominent former jewelry thieves have plenty to say about the audacious break-in at the Louvre.
6 Podcasts About Making and Appreciating Art
Arts, October 25
These shows seek to decode and democratize art, providing expert insight into art history and practical tips on cultivating an artistic habit of your own.
A Missing Picasso Is Found, and a Small Spanish Town Loses Its Air of Mystery
World, October 24
For a brief moment, the puzzle of what had happened to Pablo Picasso’s “Still Life With Guitar” infected Deifontes with caper fever.
6 Items From the Gene Hackman Auction: His Art, Scripts and Galaga
Movies, October 24
The actor, who died this year at 95, led a quiet life in New Mexico. An auction of his belongings offers insights into his life and work.
How Lunar Photography Brought the Heavens Down to Earth
Interactive, October 24
No explorers ever traveled farther from home than the Apollo astronauts. As artists, they’re still underrated.
A Paris Art Event So Exclusive That Breaking Into the Louvre Might Be Easier
Arts, October 24
A “pre-preview” of Art Basel Paris this week drew some of the world’s wealthiest art collectors. Dealers were hoping to shed some of the recent gloom that the art market has faced.
Museum’s Treasures to Be Sold as Founder Faces $50 Million Legal Bill
Arts, October 24
Prized pieces held by the Okada Museum of Art in Japan are being auctioned to settle a $50 million legal bill owed by the museum’s “Pachinko King” founder.
Rockwells of the White House, Where They Long Resided, Head to Auction
Arts, October 23
The drawings, by Norman Rockwell, of visitors looking to speak with the president, once hung near the Oval Office.
In L.A., a Loss of Nerve at the Hammer, but Art Hits in the Galleries
Arts, October 23
While “Made in L.A. 2025” falters, the city’s local art scene is thriving, with an abundance of smart new shows in commercial spaces.
Manet and Morisot, Soul Mates in Modernity
Arts, October 23
A new exhibition at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco captures the creative spark between two avant-garde 19th-century painters, Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot.
36 Hours in Miami
Interactive, October 23
Wake up with Cuban coffee, zoom on a personal watercraft or just stretch out on white sand, and dance salsa until late.
La falta de cámaras en el Louvre permitió la llegada de los ladrones, según su directora
En español, October 23
Laurence des Cars, directora del museo de París, declaró ante el Senado que había ofrecido su dimisión tras el impresionante robo de joyas reales.
Jackie Ferrara, Artist Who Brought Mystery to Minimalism, Dies at 95
Arts, October 22
While others made sleek metallic sculptures, she favored humble materials like lumber and glue. The Times called her “one of our most gifted and inventive sculptors.”
Misty Copeland Will Take Her Final Bow
Arts, October 22
The famed ballerina retires from her career with the American Ballet Theater after one final performance on Wednesday night.
Dollhouse At Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum Is Taking Center Stage
Video, October 22
Ordinarily on view in the museum’s permanent display, the doll’s house was moved to be the centerpiece of the exhibition “At Home in the 17th Century.”
Five Rising Contemporary Artists You Should Know
T Magazine, October 22
With exhibitions featuring copper-wire sculptures, burned canvases, ghostly nighttime paintings and more, here are the people to put on your radar this season.
For Robbers Like the Louvre Thieves, Bright Vests Actually Help Them Hide
Arts, October 22
Given the ubiquity of neon-colored safety jackets, criminals are using them to carry out crimes in plain sight.
Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?
Business, October 22
Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.
New York Names a Street in Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Style, October 22
A stretch of Great Jones Street where the artist lived and worked now goes by “Jean-Michel Basquiat Way.”
Le Heist
The Daily, October 22
How thieves were able to pull off an audacious robbery of priceless jewels from the Louvre in broad daylight.
Louvre Reopens for First Time Since Brazen Jewelry Robbery
World, October 22
French authorities are under growing scrutiny about whether security failings allowed four thieves to steal royal jewelry worth over $100 million.
At Art Basel Paris, Experimentalists and Their Big Ideas Are Celebrated
Arts, October 22
Three presentations at this year’s fair will focus on experimental discovery, radical redefinition and an expansion of the mind.
The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.
Arts, October 22
The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.
Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says
World, October 21
The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday.
How the Louvre Jewelry Heist Unfolded
Video, October 21
In just eight minutes, thieves stole priceless jewelry from the Louvre Museum on Sunday after using a truck-mounted ladder to break into a second-floor window. Catherine Porter, an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Paris, explains how it unfolded.
Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)
World, October 21
A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.
Así actuaron los ladrones del Louvre
En español, October 21
Mis colegas explican cómo se produjo el descarado robo de joyas durante el día en el Louvre y por qué.
Before Brazen Louvre Jewel Heist, There Were Lingering Security Concerns
World, October 21
Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”
The Jewish Museum Highlights Its Holdings With New Spaces
Arts, October 21
After reconfiguring and rethinking two floors of its Fifth Avenue mansion, the museum reopens to the public.
Met Awards 2026 Facade Commission to Chinese Artist Liu Wei
Arts, October 21
It’s the first time in nearly 20 years that the museum has asked an artist from mainland China to create artwork for its building.
Los ladrones del Louvre no querían arte, querían joyas
En español, October 21
Según los expertos, el robo en el Louvre no fue un delito artístico sino un “robo de mercancías” exclusivamente para obtener gemas o metales preciosos.
How the Louvre Thieves Did It
World, October 20
My colleagues explain how the brazen daytime jewel heist at the Louvre happened and why.
Continúa la búsqueda de los ladrones de joyas del Louvre. Esto es lo que sabemos
En español, October 20
Un asombroso robo ha suscitado preguntas incómodas sobre la seguridad en el famoso museo de París.
Other Brazen Art Heists Like the Louvre Jewelry Theft
U.S., October 20
The robbery at the Paris museum on Sunday is only the latest in a long line of breaches.
Why Steal From the Louvre? It May Have More to Do With Stones Than Art.
Arts, October 20
Sunday’s robbery at the Paris museum could be the latest example of thieves targeting museums for jewels and precious metals to break down and sell on.
Louvre Remains Closed as Police Hunt Jewel Thieves. Here’s What to Know.
World, October 20
A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the famed Paris museum.
Now, Artists Weigh In on a Monumental Debate
Arts, October 20
An audacious group show in Los Angeles, led by Kara Walker, places contemporary art in the same galleries as fallen Confederate statuary.
El Louvre fue asaltado. Estos son los objetos que se llevaron
En español, October 20
Entre los objetos robados figuran tiaras deslumbrantes, collares y pendientes de la realeza.
See What Was Taken in the Louvre Heist
World, October 19
The stolen items include glittering royal tiaras, necklaces and earrings.
An Artist Explores Community, Without the People
Arts, October 19
An exhibition by the artist Fia Backström at the Queens Museum uses photos, textiles and videos to look at the Great Society from the perspective of the downtrodden.
What Happens When the Ice Melts? Three Women in Alaska Are Sounding an Alarm.
Arts, October 19
Paintings, poems and science are on display at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks, illustrating the shared impact when carbon is released from the permafrost.
Amid the A.I. Deluge, What Counts as Art? Ask the Curators.
Arts, October 18
While some art institutions are eagerly engaging artificial intelligence, others are less enthusiastic.
China Institute Gallery Turns a Setback Into an ‘Urgent’ Contemporary Showcase
Arts, October 18
A last-minute cancellation led the nonprofit to pull together a timely new exhibition of contemporary Chinese works in just a few months.
The Morgan Presents Renoir As We’ve Never Seen Him Before
Arts, October 18
The new show focuses on the famed Impressionist’s works on paper. Were they masterpieces? Less than? That is for visitors to decide.
The ‘Obamalisk’ Rises on Chicago’s South Side
Arts, October 18
A look inside Barack Obama’s “living, breathing cultural and gathering space” (with an N.B.A.-size basketball court). Not everyone is cheering.
Saif Azzuz Explores Water, Fire and Family in the Bayou and the Bay
Arts, October 18
This California-based artist sees art as a community endeavor, and the land as a relative to be cared for.
Museum of the African Diaspora Forges Ahead
Arts, October 18
Even as race-conscious cultural programming is under attack, this San Francisco museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an ambitious show exploring Blackness and the cosmos.
A Man Behind Impressionism Gains Favor in Denver
Arts, October 18
The 19th-century artist Camille Pissarro inspired others who became far more famous than he was, but many admirers say he was equally accomplished. An upcoming exhibition makes the case.
How Wendell Pierce Spends His Day Exploring New York City
New York, October 18
Mr. Pierce, the popular actor from shows like “The Wire,” said time is precious. He spends his shopping in Harlem, walking through Central Park and staying up all night listening to jazz.
How Much Political Propaganda Art Can One Mansion Hold?
T Magazine, October 17
In London, an interior designer helps a director of Hollywood action films make his house a cheeky, ever-evolving statement on international authoritarianism.
Looking at the Unseeable With Gerhard Richter
Arts, October 17
A vast retrospective in Paris brings together six decades of work by the 93-year-old German artist.
Covering an Artist With Unconventional Materials: Strict Rules and Time
Times Insider, October 17
A culture reporter is always watching for art that challenges us to look at the world, and our lives, differently. An artist who lived in a cage for a year ticked that box.
In These Harlem Death Portraits, a Glimpse of the Living
Books, October 17
James Van Der Zee’s baroque, carefully composed funeral home photos illuminate century-old ideals of mourning and ritual in Black culture.
At the Detroit Institute of Arts, an Attempt to Make Connections
Arts, October 17
An exhibition of works by contemporary Native American artists is meant to show ties between ancestors, teachings, values, stories, the future and one another.
Bringing the Portland Art Museum Back to Life
Arts, October 17
In Portland, as in other cities and towns across America, art institutions have sought revivals — or even recreations.
We All Know Grandma Moses, Right? But Not Fully, It Seems
Arts, October 17
This famous commercial artist loved by millions never got the critical acclaim she probably deserved. A museum looks to change that.
Atlanta’s High Museum Charts the Mystical Art of Minnie Evans
Arts, October 17
The nationally touring retrospective is the culmination of a rising tide of interest in female artists who cited visions as a source of inspiration.
Your Guide to Rome
Interactive, October 16
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
Gilles Larrain, Photographer of 1970s Drag Culture, Dies at 86
Arts, October 16
He shot portraits of stars like John Lennon and Miles Davis. But he is best remembered for “Idols,” an intimate look at a vital New York underground.
London’s Art Scene Is a Mess of Contradictions. That’s the Appeal.
Arts, October 16
Britain’s economy has slowed recently, and sales at blue-chip galleries are down. But among young artists and emerging dealers, the mood is upbeat.
A C.I.A. Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian’s Vault
Science, October 16
Jim Sanborn planned to auction off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the solution.
A Storied Art Collection at Princeton Gets a New Home
Arts, October 16
The Princeton University Art Museum has navigated a controversy around its architect and political pressures facing cultural and academic institutions on the way to the opening of its new building.
36 Hours on Majorca, Spain
Interactive, October 16
Swim in azure waters, visit an 18th-century glassblowing factory and explore the picturesque towns of this Balearic island.
Long After Shaking the Art World, Coco Fusco Gets Her First U.S. Survey
Arts, October 16
She broke out in 1992, with a work that drew a lot of heat — and brought her fame. Now, El Museo del Barrio is exploring the Cuban American artist’s life and legacy outside the cage.
Blessing a Puerto Rican Tradition With a Museum of Saintly Figures
Arts, October 16
In San Juan, the Museo de los Santos y Arte Nacional is helping to revive interest in santos, small wooden statues of saints that artists have made for centuries.
Facing Funding Cuts and Censorship Threats, Museums Band Together
Arts, October 16
About one-third of U.S. museums have lost government funding this year alone. Now, they look ahead — and find ways to move forward, despite the obstacles.
Finding Affinity Between Native and Western Abstraction
Arts, October 16
A survey at the Walker Art Center celebrates the interdisciplinary artist Dyani White Hawk, whose works are grounded in the Lakota philosophy of connectedness.
One Way to Shake Up Museum Curation? Hand the Keys to the Kids.
Arts, October 15
As U.S. institutions reimagine their programming, some are adopting a new approach: recruiting young people to organize their shows.
Looking at Sexuality With a Medieval Sensibility
Arts, October 15
At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and cultures.
As the Nation’s Birthday Approaches, Museums Lead the Way
Arts, October 15
Institutions around the country are preparing for the nation’s 250th anniversary, even in the face of political crosswinds.
Art and Data Team Up Against Climate Change
Arts, October 15
Some artists offer a glimpse of a future that is already occurring in some climates. Others imagine a world past the point of survival.
Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’
Arts, October 14
The visual artist Dread Scott, the playwright Lynn Nottage and others have organized a series of actions to unite the arts community against the Trump administration.
A Full Season of Art to See at Museums and Galleries Across the U.S.
Arts, October 14
The fall schedule includes a number of exhibitions that look at works from Italy and France and the cultural events that shaped them.
A St. Louis Bird That Crosses Divides Gets His Own Show
Arts, October 14
Weatherbird cartoons that have graced the front pages of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for 125 years are on exhibit at the Field House Museum.
Music Influenced This Art. Now, Experience Them Together.
Arts, October 13
At “House of Music,” a London exhibition of paintings by Peter Doig, songs he typically plays in his private studio help bring his work to life.
Linda Rosenkrantz Made Art Out of Talk. Decades On, We’re Still Listening.
T Magazine, October 13
The writer mined her conversations with Peter Hujar and other artists. Now, those exchanges are being brought to life onscreen.
San Francisco Wants to Destroy a 96-Year-Old’s Defining Artwork
Arts, October 12
The maligned sculpture — “weird,” “odd,” “bizarre” — is no longer a working fountain or a skateboarding mecca. But its supporters consider it an important city symbol.
Manga Is a Pop Culture Phenomenon. It’s Also a Singular Art Form.
Arts, October 11
A first-of-its-kind exhibition in San Francisco shows the artistry and history of the Japanese comics that have fueled hits across TV and film.
Violeta Parra, madre del folclore que redefinió la música latinoamericana
En español, October 11
Compositora e intérprete autodidacta, tuvo una vida itinerante y poco convencional dedicada a recuperar y difundir la música folclórica chilena.
Overlooked No More: Violeta Parra, Folk ‘Genius’ Who Redefined Latin American Music
Obituaries, October 10
A self-taught composer and interpreter, she led an unconventional and itinerant life devoted to spreading Chilean folkloric music.
Hope and Anxiety Over Israel-Gaza Peace
Opinion, October 10
Readers respond to the rapidly developing events in the Middle East. Also: The virtues of coal; three hours with Velázquez.
Renato Casaro, ‘Michelangelo of Movie Posters,’ Dies at 89
Movies, October 10
Few moviegoers knew his name, but directors like Sergio Leone, Sylvester Stallone and Quentin Tarantino considered his vivid work invaluable.
In This Restaurant, the Crabs Are Part of the Art
Arts, October 10
For the Amant art center in Brooklyn, the artist Pierre Huyghe takes inspiration from a Superfund site for a new aquarium commission.
A Hike to Crazy Horse Stirs Patriotism and Doubt
Style, October 10
Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction.
Happy 100th Mirthday, Robert Rauschenberg
Arts, October 10
The artist, who died in 2008, would have reached that age this month. But buoyant birthday festivities around the globe come mixed with sobering news about his former home.
Every Artist Has a Favorite Subject. For Some, That’s Math.
Science, October 10
At the annual Bridges conference, mathematical creativity was on dazzling display.
At the Met’s ‘Divine Egypt,’ the Gods Are Eternally Fabulous
Arts, October 9
A once-in-a-decade exhibition of ancient deities — many are goddesses — ranging over more than 3,000 years, from monumental statues to gleaming figurines.
A.I. Meets Ancient Philosophy
Arts, October 9
In Lu Yang’s art, the deliriousness comes from the collision of cutting-edge technology with centuries-old ideas of the highest order.
Fra Angelico y el milagro de la fe visible
En español, October 9
Una exposición única en Italia muestra cómo el pintor renacentista creyó con todo el corazón y logró hacer visible esa fe.
A Stolen 50-Pound Dinosaur Named Claire Is Returned After Outrage
U.S., October 9
The theft of the beloved dinosaur statue upset residents of a California community that was damaged by wildfires earlier this year. Then she was returned with an apology.
Why Are So Many Artists Building Totems?
T Magazine, October 8
In sculpture and design, towering sculptures are rising once more.
Fra Angelico and the Miracle of Faith Made Visible
Arts, October 7
A once-in-a-generation exhibition in Italy shows how the Renaissance painter believed something with his whole heart, and then made it manifest.
Ken Jacobs, Visionary Experimental Filmmaker, Is Dead at 92
Movies, October 6
Using found footage and toying with dimensions (2-D could seem like dazzling 3-D), he sought to explode cinema’s traditional boundaries.
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.