Rebecca Horn, Enigmatic Artist With Theatrical Flair, Dies at 80
Obits, Yesterday
Her widely exhibited work in sculpture, performance, film and more didn’t represent anything in particular so much as it evoked an experience.
A New Perspective on Van Gogh’s Final Flowering
Culture, Yesterday
A major exhibition in London focuses on the painter’s final years, finding new feelings in some of his most famous works.
10-Minute Challenge: ‘The Unicorn Rests in a Garden’
Interactive, September 12
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
No Shoes, No Phones Allowed at This Brooklyn Shop
T Style, September 12
Plus: Sardinian furniture, a Jordan Casteel exhibition and more recommendations from T Magazine.
‘The Americans’ Made the Photographer Robert Frank a Star. What Came Next?
Weekend, September 12
MoMA’s centenary exhibition of the artist revered for a groundbreaking book makes the case for his later work.
A Double Homage for James Baldwin’s 100th. Will It Ever Be Enough?
Weekend, September 12
At the New York Public Library, two exhibitions add little to a very public writer’s mystique. But our critic dived deeper.
36 Hours in Lima, Peru
Interactive, September 12
Swim with sea lions, cycle along the coast, and gorge on ceviche and fried-fish sandwiches in Peru’s underappreciated capital.
In Montana, This Wheat Field Is Art
Arts & Leisure, September 11
An acre of wheat designed by the artist Agnes Denes has cropped up at a new exhibition space in Montana, where agriculture is rapidly giving way to development.
Longtime MoMA Director Will Step Down Next Year
Culture, September 10
After 30 years at the helm of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Glenn Lowry will depart in September 2025.
Art Institute of Chicago Receives $75 Million Gift
Culture, September 10
The donation from Aaron I. Fleischman and Lin Lougheed will support the museum’s new galleries.
Are Art and Science Forever Divided? Or Are They One and the Same?
Arts & Leisure, September 10
The sprawling California festival “PST Art” promises a dialogue between “two cultures.” But painting and physics may have more in common than their practitioners know.
Amy Sherald, Brazen Optimist
Arts & Leisure, September 9
In an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the artist known for her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor is showing how much else she can do.
Art Museum Etiquette for Dummies (and Overthinkers)
Arts & Leisure, September 7
An illustrated guide to seeing a blockbuster exhibition like Hiroshige at the Brooklyn Museum. For starters, don’t go on opening day.
Nicole Eisenman at the Tipping Point
Arts & Leisure, September 7
As the artist prepares for a major exhibition in Madison Square Park, Eisenman takes stock of the winding path to fame. What is gained and what is lost when your art is political?
Street Artist Documents War in Ukraine, One Stark Mural at a Time
Foreign, September 7
Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. “Broken, but invincible,” read one captioned work.
Jackie Winsor, 82, Dies; Sculptor Who Hammered, Drilled and Chopped
Obits, September 6
She gave complexity to simple shapes, drawing inspiration from her rugged Canadian upbringing. In her downtime, she swung on a trapeze.
Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget
Culture, September 6
“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.
Art Shows and Exhibitions to See This Fall
Arts & Leisure, September 6
This packed season features Scott Burton, Alvin Ailey and the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th birthday.
Purported Rembrandt Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million
Express, September 5
“Portrait of a Girl,” a 17th-century work believed to be by the Dutch master, had been hiding in a home in Maine.
At 30, The Armory Show Asks, Can Art Fairs Still be Relevant?
Weekend, September 5
Among its 235 exhibitors from 30 countries, our critic finds these standout booths — and hails three local curators who have brought some sections exciting new life.
Picasso Prints and Brazilian Brilliance at the Independent
Weekend, September 5
The fair’s third 20th-century-focused edition charts a careful line between safety and excitement.
The 1980s Art Carnival Luna Luna Will Come to New York
Weekend, September 5
Avant-garde fairground attractions, including a Basquiat Ferris wheel and a Keith Haring carousel, will fill up the Shed in November.
I’m Just a Human Sitting in Front of a Stack of Blank Paper, Sketching as Fast as I Can
Op Ed, September 5
My nine months as a generative art model.
The 10 Most Anticipated Art Shows This Season
Arts & Leisure, September 5
Sublime Sienese art at the Met, Pan-African art throughout Chicago, a 200th anniversary at the Brooklyn Museum: These extravaganzas are not to be missed.
Art Exhibitions That Don’t Look Away From the Rocky Realities
Arts & Leisure, September 5
A New Orleans triennial and a suite of “Panafrica” exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago promise fresh ideas and global conversations.
Seashell Art Is Shedding Its Kitschy Reputation
T Style, September 4
No longer confined to beachy souvenir shops, works encrusted with oysters and mussels are showing up in galleries and interiors.
What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in September
Culture, September 4
This week in Newly Reviewed, Andrew Russeth covers a group show of self-portraits, Gina Beavers’s collaged sculptures and Hannah Villiger’s beguiling photographs.
Las Vegas Places a Bet on a New Art Museum, With Help From L.A.
Culture, September 4
The city agreed to give land to a museum championed by the casino magnate Elaine Wynn, which will be a partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
A House That Memorializes a Vanished New York
T Style, September 4
In Lower Manhattan, the former residence of an artist couple remains unchanged years after their deaths.
Collector Sues to Block Investigators From Seizing Roman Bronze
Culture, September 3
Lawyers for the collector, based in California, said the Manhattan district attorney’s office did not have the jurisdiction or the evidence to support seizing the ancient statue.
New Photos From Titanic Show Long-Lost Statue and Damaged Bow
Express, September 3
RMS Titanic Inc., the company that led the expedition, brought back two million photos of the site. The ship’s famed bow has been damaged, the company said.
Alvin Ailey, the Man and the Mind Behind the Unapologetic Sparkle
Arts & Leisure, September 3
In “Edges of Ailey,” a new exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the choreographer takes center stage. It’s another revelation.
Creating an Artistic Buzz, One Real Estate Development at a Time
Business, September 3
Artwork has been part of urban projects for decades, but a new push from developers looking for ways to drive foot traffic has created a boom for the art world.
Gao Zhen, Artist Who Critiqued the Cultural Revolution, Is Detained in China
Express, September 2
Mr. Gao is being held on suspicion of slandering China’s heroes and martyrs, an offense punishable by up to three years in prison, his brother said.
The Four Mysterious Guardians of the Artist Lee Bul
Arts & Leisure, September 2
This fall the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s facade will feature strange, humanoid sculptures. If they induce a feeling of nausea, that’s what Lee was going for.
A Finnish Artist and the Apartment and Paintings She Left Behind in SoHo
Real Estate, September 2
A gallery in Manhattan is to exhibit a selection of the abstract works of Iria Leino, a pioneer in New York in the ’60s and a mystery to many in the art world.
Simon Verity, Master Stone Carver on Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 79
Obits, September 1
His Old World craftsmanship extended from Canterbury Cathedral in England to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan.
Florida Family Spent $6 Million on Fake Warhols, Lawsuit Claims
Culture, August 30
The family sued a Miami gallery, accusing it of going to elaborate lengths to pass off forged artworks as authentic Andy Warhols; the art dealer denied the allegations.
After Years of Searching, Cambodia Celebrates the Return of Its ‘Gods’
Culture, August 30
Decades after they were looted, artifacts reclaimed from museums and collections around the world were welcomed home in a lavish ceremony and museum display.
San Francisco Museum Start-Up Makes a Move
Culture, August 30
Two years after its founding, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is moving downtown.
A Home With a Giant Falcon and a Ball of Wool With Human Legs
T Style, August 30
The artist and architect Luigi Serafini uses his Milanese apartment to explore his whims and surreal fantasies.
An Artist With Sharp Edges
Special Sections, August 30
Hugh Hayden’s career is exploding. Take care not to be hit by shrapnel.
A Donor’s Message, Revealed in a Museum Renovation: He Hated This Design
Express, August 30
John Sainsbury disagreed with the design of his family’s namesake wing at London’s National Gallery. Three decades later, after his death, his critique rang anew.
Attractions and Accessories for the Tennis Obsessed
T Style, August 29
Plus: tableware that channels rural Britain, illustrated pastry boxes and more recommendations from T Magazine.
For a Great Museum Road Trip, Get In an Empire State of Mind
Weekend, August 29
Who needs Brooklyn? From Ithaca to Buffalo, the art is overflowing in upstate New York.
36 Hours in Seattle
Interactive, August 29
Beyond the museum-studded central districts, three colorful neighborhoods encapsulate the Emerald City’s natural beauty, history and vibrant culture.
At Los Angeles Galleries, Savoring the Waning Days of Summer
Culture, August 28
During an often quiet season in the art world, several outstanding solo shows and one group show offer a feast for the eye and the mind.
At Clemente Bar, a Love Story Between Chef and Artist
Dining, August 28
The chef Daniel Humm’s new cocktail bar is a collaboration with the Italian painter Francesco Clemente.
The Address Has Changed. The Spots Remain the Same.
Special Sections, August 28
In a Manhattan apartment festooned with animal prints, Renée Demsey, 92, adapts to her newly single life.
Critiquing India’s Politics With Absurdist Games
Culture, August 28
Studio Oleomingus’s video games, often inspired by literature and architecture, are colorful and playful examinations of some of India’s darkest chapters.
Trump vs. Harris: ‘Unserious Man’ vs. ‘Untested Woman’?
Letters, August 27
Readers react to a column by Maureen Dowd about the presidential race. Also: Falling art prices; “loser pays” legal systems; free school lunches.
Three Los Angeles Museums Team Up to Acquire Art
Culture, August 26
The Hammer, LACMA and MOCA are establishing a joint collection, starting off with a gift of 260 works from the collectors Jarl and Pamela Mohn.
Another New Leader for Indianapolis Museum Roiled by Racism Outcry
Culture, August 26
Le Monte Booker will be the institution’s third leader in four years. The previous president and chief executive left last year after just over a year on the job.
Rashid Johnson Will Have Career Survey at Guggenheim in 2025
Culture, August 26
A major exhibition by the acclaimed artist will fill Frank Lloyd Wright’s rotunda with plants and artwork. Johnson stepped down from the Guggenheim’s board last year.
The Hidden Splendors of Cleveland’s Museums
Culture, August 23
It’s not too late to enjoy some lake weather in Cleveland, where the ice cream is fabulous and there’s never any shortage of art to see — let our critic tell you where.
Guggenheim Curator Will Stage Exhibition of Caribbean Diaspora
Culture, August 23
The National Gallery of Jamaica has selected Ashley James to organize the 2024 Kingston Biennial, which opens in December.
Intuit Dome: Where Art Competes With Hot Dogs, Beer and Busy Fans
Weekend, August 22
At the impressive new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, new artworks foster a community spirit. But there are no outright slam dunks here.
In Copenhagen, a Rooftop With a Farm and a Bar
T Style, August 22
Plus: a forest-inspired perfume, a Derrick Adams exhibition and more recommendations from T Magazine.
36 Hours in Denver
Interactive, August 22
Explore city trails, see a concert under the stars or admire the snow-capped Front Range from a rooftop bar in Colorado’s capital.
Eco Art Is ‘In.’ Must It Always Speak Loudly?
Weekend, August 22
As the climate alarm sounds, artists seem to want to instruct us. Two sculptors stray from the crowd with ambiguous, beautiful and frightening ecological works.
For These Top Artists, Holograms Offer a New Dimension
Arts & Leisure, August 20
For “PST Art,” the Getty is showing works by John Baldessari, Louise Bourgeois, Deana Lawson and others in a medium that promised to be the future.
Why Is Custom Framing So Expensive? One Man Investigates.
Real Estate, August 20
Framers say they aren’t getting rich protecting some of your most precious memories and art, but they know you have sticker shock.
‘PST Art’ Lifts Off, as NASA Scientists Team With Artists
Culture, August 19
Sound collages and mechanical grass are being created with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in a collaboration to unlock creative pathways that “are just not open.”
Statue of John Lewis Replaces a Confederate Memorial in Georgia
Express, August 18
The 12-foot-tall bronze statue of the civil rights leader was commissioned after Mr. Lewis died in 2020. It stands where a Confederate memorial was erected in 1908.
A Sharp Downturn in the Art Market
N Y T Now, August 18
We explore how a slowdown is affecting a rising generation of artists.
Young Artists Rode a $712 Million Boom. Then Came the Bust.
Culture, August 18
Artists saw six-figure sales and heard promises of stardom. But with the calamitous downturn in the art market, many collectors bolted — and prices plummeted.
How Tau Lewis Channels the Spirit World
Arts & Leisure, August 17
Her first solo museum exhibition, at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, is full of towering, mysterious beings. The exhibit is “all grief work,” she said.
Was That a James Turrell I Just Skied By?
Culture, August 16
Why yes it was, courtesy of the Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, who is underwriting a big outdoor art program at the ski resort he bought.
The Artist Tackling One of Our Last Taboos
T Style, August 16
Camille Henrot has filled a gap in the canon by investigating the labor of motherhood.
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.