John Wilson’s Enduring Art of Racial Politics and Personal Memory
Arts, Yesterday
“Witnessing Humanity” at the Met, with more than 100 artworks, and a gaze both inward and outward, is the artist’s first New York survey.
Everything Happens at Once in Faith Ringgold’s Mini-Retrospective
Arts, Yesterday
A show highlights the artist’s extraordinary range with oil paintings, gouaches, figurines, textile works and ‘story quilts.’
Convention-Defying in Life. In Art, Not So Much
Arts, Yesterday
“Carving Out History” offers the career highlights of Emma Stebbins, from the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park— a powerful symbol of hope and healing in “Angels in America” —to a standout sculpture of the woman she loved.
A Portrait That Was the ‘Instagram of Its Time’
New York, January 7
Charles Edwards painted his interpretations of canvases by Anthony van Dyck for the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “I Puritani.” Then he visited the Met Museum to see the original.
This Blockbuster French Novel Asks: Can Art Compromise With Fascism?
Books, January 6
In the Goncourt winner “Watching Over Her,” Jean-Baptiste Andrea traces the personal and political entanglements of a sculptor whose swagger belies his physical stature.
10-Minute Challenge: An Artist in Greenland
Interactive, January 5
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
Overlooked No More: Pamela Colman Smith, Artist Behind a Famous Tarot Deck
Obituaries, January 2
She hand-painted around 80 illustrations for the Rider-Waite deck, which is still used around the world to predict destinies.
Gabriele Münter, an Overshadowed Pillar of Modern Art, Gets a Spotlight
Arts, January 2
“Contours of a World” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum includes paintings as well as photography that suggests an alternate path.
9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling For in 2026
Arts, January 2
With Björk, Parisian photography, and beauty and ugliness in the Renaissance, it’s shaping up to be an innovative year in art on the continent.
Art Gallery Shows to See in January
Arts, January 1
This week in Newly Reviewed, Will Heinrich covers Jana Euler’s delightful absurdity, Lotty Rosenfeld’s portraits of the Pinochet dictatorship and Erich Heckel’s eerie dream world.
Janet Fish, Painter of Luminous Still Lifes, Dies at 87
Arts, January 1
From her student days, she stubbornly refused to follow popular artistic trends. Instead, she spent decades exploring the effects of light on glass.
8 Things Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2026
Arts, January 1
Christopher Nolan goes (even more) epic, Lisa Kudrow makes another “Comeback” and Marcel Duchamp gets an overdue retrospective.
T Magazine’s Most-Read Art and Culture Features From 2025
T Magazine, December 31
A look at Japan’s microseasons, a retrospective on Gen X and more: These were readers’ 15 favorite stories.
Las mejores ilustraciones del Times de 2025
En español, December 31
Los dibujos, pinturas, caricaturas y animaciones más memorables del año, elegidas por los directores artísticos de The New York Times.
A Carriage House Reimagined for Work and Play
Real Estate, December 31
The designers John and Christine Gachot bought a retreat on Shelter Island, N.Y., and turned a carriage house on the property into a studio and recreation room.
Her Nordic Noir Is Belatedly Capturing New York
Arts, December 30
Beloved in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck is just becoming hot in Manhattan, where a show of paintings at the Met Museum is likely to leave you awe-struck.
To Love, to Honor, to Exist: Palestinian Artists on War and Loss
Interactive, December 30
Times Opinion asked eight working Palestinian artists about the role of art in the war in Gaza.
Want to Build a Better World? The São Paulo Bienal Has Some Tips
Arts, December 28
“Not All Travelers Walk Roads,” the 36th edition of the exhibition, sees art as a guide for connecting with each other and with the earth.
A Sweeping Look at One Thing That Unites Canada: Winter
World, December 27
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa has a major exhibition of 164 works from around the world depicting winter and the place of people and animals within it.
Sleeping Bags (and Ear Plugs) for a Night at the Museum
Arts, December 27
Roaming the American Museum of Natural History in pajamas made for a night to remember for hundreds of children and their brave parents.
The 40 Best Illustrations of 2025
Arts, December 26
The most memorable illustrations of the year, chosen by art directors at The New York Times.
This is Why ‘Hamnet’ Made Me Cry
Opinion, December 26
A mother’s grief is well depicted in “Hamnet” and “The Correspondent.”
The Defining Culture Visuals of 2025
Video, December 26
Three photo editors from the Culture desk share their favorite images from 2025.
Her Drawings Poke Fun at Online Attention Seekers
Style, December 25
Daniya Stambekova has won fans by finding the Beavis or Butt-Head within the most attractive influencers.
Turn On, Tune In … Cop Out? ‘Sixties Surreal’ Teases at the Whitney.
Arts, December 25
A spotty but thrilling tour of American art from Eisenhower to Nixon shows just how unhinged the ’60s were, and how hard it is to summarize the era.
9 Art Shows to See Before They Close This Winter
Arts, December 25
Catch a lush Monet blockbuster, gorgeous Egyptian goddesses and the history of Black Broadway before they’re gone.
Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center
U.S., December 23
Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, argues that only Congress is authorized to rename the D.C. performing arts institution.
Banksy Gives Britain Another Bittersweet Christmas Gift
World, December 22
Two new London murals, widely attributed to the mysterious street artist, combine seasonal themes with what appears to be social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain.
‘Orwellian Climate of Fear’: How China Cracks Down on Critics in the U.S.
World, December 21
The Chinese government once focused on political dissidents and exiled activists. Now, federal officials say, it is targeting artists in the United States whose creative protests test its tolerance.
Las revelaciones artísticas de 2025
En español, December 21
En todas las disciplinas, estos 10 talentos dieron un salto de fe y lograron un gran éxito.
Robert Mnuchin, Stock Trader Turned Art Dealer, Dies at 92
Arts, December 20
A major player in the block-trading boom, he left Wall Street for the art world, winning a Jeff Koons sculpture at auction for $91 million in 2019.
Tras el atraco al Louvre, los museos buscan lecciones para detener a los ladrones
En español, December 20
El robo a plena luz del día al famoso museo en París ha hecho que muchos otros replanteen sus medidas de seguridad.
She Knows the Secrets of the Women on the Frick’s Walls
Arts, December 20
Aimee Ng, the museum’s new chief curator, broke out of the academic mold with a video series called “Cocktails With a Curator.” Here’s how she’s drawing new audiences.
Allan Ludwig, ‘Founding Father’ of Gravestone Studies, Dies at 92
Arts, December 19
His Pulitzer-nominated book “Graven Images” inspired a reassessment of Puritan art, challenging the belief that imagery carved on headstones was meaningless.
Theodor Pistek, Oscar-Winning ‘Amadeus’ Costume Designer, Dies at 93
Movies, December 19
A busy designer who worked on over 100 films, he was also a racecar driver and a painter of photorealistic works, many depicting cars and their operators.
After the Louvre Heist, Museums Look for Lessons to Help Stop Thieves
Arts, December 19
Museums and the consultants who advise them have been busy reviewing their own precautions in the aftermath of the brazen daylight break-in at the Louvre.
The Sketch That Reveals the History of ‘American Gothic’
New York, December 18
The famous painting by Grant Wood shows a farmer holding a pitchfork and a woman standing next to him. The earlier sketch is a bit different.
Surrealism at 100, Sprawls and Seduces in Philadelphia
Arts, December 18
How a movement went from dreamworld to vanguard to establishment of its own.
Art on the Wall That Echoes Protests From the Streets
Arts, December 18
Nicole Eisenman’s latest exhibition builds on a long tradition of artists using their work to speak out against fascism and oppression.
Lo mejor del arte en 2025
En español, December 18
Museos y galerías en Nueva York y Washington abrieron sus puertas al arte disruptivo de creadores diversos, algo que posiblemente cese ante la actual situación política en EE. UU.
Ceal Floyer, Incisive Conceptual Artist, Dies at 57
Arts, December 17
Her work had a clean, minimal aesthetic at odds with the ambiguities it suggested. It was also unusually accessible.
Her Art Was Ignored for Decades. She Kept Painting Anyway.
Interactive, December 16
Marcia Marcus never wavered, whether she was being celebrated or overlooked.
She Sold a Painting for $165 Million and Gave It All Away
Interactive, December 16
Agnes Gund owned the beloved artwork for 41 years. Its proceeds helped her fund criminal justice reform.
Tuan Andrew Nguyen Wins High Line Commission
Arts, December 16
On the High Line Plinth next spring, the Vietnam-based artist will resurrect an ancient Buddha, destroyed by the Taliban, as a vision of resilience.
The Breakout Stars of 2025
Arts, December 15
Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way.
Whitney Biennial Names 56 Artists to Unwind These ‘Weird Times’
Arts, December 15
The 2026 exhibition focuses on how artists measure American influence and their relationship to a country whose role in the world is changing.
Surveillance Never Looked So Good
Arts, December 14
Charisse Pearlina Weston turns nefarious materials developed to monitor people into precarious, undulating forms.
41 Things That Stuck With Us in 2025
Arts, December 13
Aunt Gladys. Tyler, the Creator. That sex scene in “The Naked Gun.” These are the things Culture staffers couldn’t stop thinking about this year.
Arthur L. Carter, 93, Dies; Investment Banker Founded a Cheeky Newspaper
Business, December 12
After making a fortune on Wall Street, he bought The Nation magazine and founded The New York Observer, which one writer called a “maypole of Manhattan gossip and intrigue.”
The Best Albums of 2025
Video, December 12
Every year, Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz, music critics for The New York Times, pick their favorite albums. The two of them discuss some of their choices, and they don’t always agree.
Tate Museums Are in Choppy Waters. Now, Their Director Is Leaving.
Arts, December 12
Maria Balshaw, the director of the British museum group that includes Tate Modern and Tate Britain, is stepping down next spring after nine years in the role.
Unos tesoros africanos vuelven a casa
En español, December 12
Los bronces de Benín, tomados de lo que hoy es Nigeria, se han convertido en un símbolo del esfuerzo por devolver los artefactos saqueados a sus países de origen.
Estos tesoros saqueados regresaron a su país. ¿Y ahora qué sigue?
En español, December 12
Los nigerianos habían pedido a los museos occidentales que devolvieran los bronces de Benín desde la década de 1930. En meses recientes, más de 100 esculturas han regresado al país.
The Fine Art of Managing Christie’s
Business, December 12
As more people tune in for the “theater” of high-end auctions, Bonnie Brennan is trying to convert them into clients.
Best Art of 2025
Arts, December 12
The art world moved forward with glowing renovations to some of New York City’s cultural jewels, as well as sweeping surveys of ballroom queens, Indigenous artists and more.
艺术家高兟的狱中情书
World, December 12
曾创作批评文革作品的艺术家高兟2024年回中国探亲时被捕，如今在等待审判，罪名是涉嫌侵害英雄烈士名誉。他的妻儿被禁止离开中国，高兟从狱中寄出信件和手撕画作，寄托对家人的爱意和思念。
African Treasures Return Home
World, December 11
The Benin Bronzes, taken from what is now Nigeria, have become a symbol in the effort to return looted artifacts to their home countries.
The Artists Reviving the Legacy of Air Afrique
T Magazine, December 11
Plus: a new Manhattan bathhouse, textiles woven from pineapple leaves and more recommendations from T Magazine.
U.K. Police Seek Suspects in Theft of Over 600 Artifacts From Museum
Arts, December 11
The items were stolen in a “high-value burglary” from the Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection, the police said.
Two Women Who Kept the Art World at Arm’s Length
Arts, December 11
Agnes Martin and Jay De Feo spent a lifetime searching for clarity of thought. Their works glow in these two shows.
36 Hours in Toulouse, France
Interactive, December 11
The riverside, red-brick city in southwestern France, already a hub for aerospace technology, is undergoing a cultural rebirth with the reopening of several top art museums.
Can the Fine Art World Finally Stomach Sentiment?
Arts, December 11
Paradox is at the heart of a new video by the Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson, “Sunday Without Love,” which has its romantic side and undercuts it, too.
‘Rocky’ Statue to Move to Where It Started: Philadelphia’s Art Museum Steps
U.S., December 10
It’s a symbol of the city. But is it art?
Charity Raffle Offers a Chance at a Picasso for a $120 Ticket
Arts, December 10
A French charity is raffling Picasso’s 1941 portrait “Tête de femme,” valued at more than 1 million euros, for €100 a ticket to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research.
When Is a Painting a Campaign Finance Violation?
Arts, December 10
A Colorado museum cited state law while rejecting an artwork with unflattering depictions of politicians. Free speech groups called the decision censorship.
Charity Raffle Offers Picasso Painting for 100 Euros
Video, December 10
A charity raffle is selling tickets for 100 euros to win a Picasso painting worth more than 1 million euros. The proceeds from the ticket sales are being donated for Alzheimer’s research.
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.