8 Matisse Works Stolen From Library in Brazil
World, Today
Two armed men stole over a dozen pieces of art from a São Paulo exhibition featuring works by the French painter and other artists.
I Hit the Art Basel Superfecta
Arts, Yesterday
But what was the payout? A critic survives the four-season journey to the premium art fair in Hong Kong, Basel, Paris and now Miami Beach. Here are his takeaways.
A Not-So-Sweet Slumber
Special Series, Yesterday
Artwork can challenge us to imagine what happens when society abandons reason and ignores truth.
Big and Beautiful: Gift-Worthy Holiday Art Books
Books, Yesterday
This season’s bounty includes volumes on far-out artists, unusual cats and enviable gardens.
Guy Cogeval, Boundary-Pushing Museum Director, Dies at 70
Arts, December 6
His innovative approach drew crowds to the Musée d’Orsay, one of France’s flagship cultural institutions, which he led from 2008 to 2017.
Erik Bulatov, Russian Painter Who Undermined Soviet Propaganda, Dies at 92
Arts, December 5
For years he lived a double life, secretly making anti-Communist paintings. He found fame in the late 1980s, once his work was shown outside the Soviet Union.
Austria Forms Panel to Study Its Rights to Famed Florentine Diamond
Arts, December 5
The Hapsburg family claims the gem, which it secretly kept hidden for decades.
Art Gallery Shows to See in December
Arts, December 4
This week in Newly Reviewed, Martha Schwendener covers Meredith James’s anti-architecture monument, Franz Gertsch’s take on Patti Smith, Ragnar Kjartansson’s postcard ode, Analivia Cordeiro’s merging bodies and Guanyu Xu’s hovering photos.
Jennifer Packer: Art at the Cosmic Edges of Longing
Arts, December 4
Where does a painter’s grief go? Onto the canvas, in spectral realms.
36 Hours in Dresden, Germany
Interactive, December 4
History never feels out of reach in the capital of Saxony, lush with avant-garde art, restored Baroque architecture and one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets.
Mel Leipzig, Painter Called the ‘Chekhov of Trenton,’ Dies at 90
Arts, December 3
He put fellow New Jerseyans at the center of his work, and a critic praised the “mysterious emotional tensions” in his pictures of ordinary people.
A Prized Fabergé Egg Is Sold at Auction for More Than $30 Million
World, December 3
Fabergé is believed to have produced 50 of the ornate eggs for Russia’s czars. The Winter Egg, sold on Tuesday, is considered one of the jewelry house’s greatest creations.
Whoops, the New Skating Rink Is Encroaching on Luciano Pavarotti
World, December 2
“Nessun Dorma?” More like “Ice, Ice Baby,” as a statue in Italy is overshadowed.
Three Art World Heavyweights Join Forces to Form New Gallery
Arts, December 1
Pace, Di Donna and David Schrader of Sotheby’s are collaborating on an Upper East Side space that will focus on secondary market sales.
I’m Building an Algorithm That Doesn’t Rot Your Brain
Video, December 1
Jack Conte, the chief executive of Patreon, a platform for creators to monetize their art and content, outlines his vision for an internet that puts people, not ad revenues, first.
Two Galleries Form New Art Prize
Arts, December 1
The FLAG Art Foundation in New York and Serpentine in London have established a 1 million British pound award for five artists.
On the Eve of Art Basel Miami Beach, a Case of the Jitters
Arts, December 1
Fourteen galleries pulled out of the fair this year, while others chose to stay and embrace the art fray. “It’s a good opportunity to be bold,” says one dealer.
Miami Beach’s New Traffic Jam Frolics With the Fishes
Arts, December 1
Our critic explores “Reefline,” an underwater public sculpture park that hopes to be a haven for art and corals. But some skeptics question the scientific benefits.
10-Minute Challenge: The Two Fridas
Interactive, November 30
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
Headed to Art Basel Miami Beach? Here’s What to Know.
Arts, November 30
Here are some tips on navigating the largest Art Basel fair in the United States, which will bring together 283 galleries from around the world.
Nashville Closed a Red Grooms Masterpiece. Now the City Wants It Back.
Arts, November 30
Art lovers call for the return of a shuttered carousel they say is the casualty of a boomtown razing its own visual heritage.
‘Hamilton’ Has Had Quite a Run
Theater, November 29
Our cartoonist had no idea the Broadway musical he scored tickets to in 2015 would become a cultural phenomenon — and an enduring reminder of battles to be fought.
These Rivals Wanted Art Fans to Pick a Side. This Show Lets You Choose Both.
Arts, November 28
J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were fueled by competition, but united by a common wonder at nature’s beauty.
Aftershocks of an Epic Art Crime Reverberate in Japan
World, November 28
At least four works by a famous convicted forger have been discovered in Japan. Transparency about the mistakes, however, has sparked as much curiosity as scandal.
Louvre to Raise Ticket Prices for Americans and Some Other Foreigners
World, November 27
From Jan. 14, visitors to the museum from outside the European Economic Area will pay 45 percent more for entry to help finance its ambitious renovation plan.
How a Rediscovered Klimt Got Swept Up in an International Dispute
Arts, November 27
The Viennese painter’s portrait of a West African prince was owned by a Jewish family who fled the Nazi occupation. It was then taken to Hungary, which has now moved to block a sale by an Austrian gallery.
36 Hours in San Antonio
Interactive, November 27
Stroll a 15-mile riverside promenade, eat street-style tacos and dance to Tejano and cumbia music in this big Texan city with a small-town feel.
‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ Review: An Artist’s Mind-Expanding Collage
Movies, November 27
In this dazzling essay movie, the director Kahlil Joseph draws on an array of sources — news clips, old movies, family albums, an encyclopedia of ”Africana” — to create a thrilling whole.
5 nuevos parques de esculturas que hay que conocer
En español, November 27
Ya sea en la campiña inglesa o en un bosque de Tailandia, el arte y la naturaleza van de la mano.
¿Cómo llegaron a sus sitios los gigantes de la isla de Pascua? Caminando, según un estudio
En español, November 26
Durante siglos, los eruditos se han sentido desconcertados por el movimiento de las figuras monolíticas de Rapa Nui. Un estudio reciente demostró una técnica plausible para su traslado.
A Speedy Art-Career Rise Fueled by a Descent Into Our Modern Abyss
Arts, November 26
Contemporary life, speculative fiction, Asian futurism and social documentary all meet in Ayoung Kim’s videos at MoMA PS1. And are they fun to watch!
Did the Giant Heads of Easter Island Once Walk?
Science, November 26
Scholars have long debated how the massive stone figures of Rapa Nui got to where they stand today. A new study offers one possible explanation.
Alma Allen, escultor estadounidense, es seleccionado para la Bienal de Venecia
En español, November 26
La elección de un artista relativamente desconocido afincado en Ciudad de México pone fin a un caótico y muy retrasado proceso de selección dirigido por el Departamento de Estado.
June Leaf Made Art Like a Mad Scientist, a Dancer, an Aviator and an Archer
Arts, November 26
Endlessly energetic, the sculptor, who died last year, was often overshadowed by her famous husband, Robert Frank — but the Grey Art Museum brings her to the foreground.
Her Face Is on a Nigerian Bank Note. But Her Work Is Rarely Seen.
Arts, November 26
A show focused on Ladi Kwali and other Black female potters is a revelation.
The New Wave of Sculpture Parks Redefining How Art Is Seen
T Magazine, November 25
Five destinations, whether in the English countryside or a forest in Thailand, where the work and nature go hand in hand.
Are You Smarter Than a Billionaire?
Interactive, November 25
In a single week, collectors spent $2.2 billion on art at New York’s auction houses, including the $236 million Klimt portrait.
Un dibujo diminuto, tal vez de Miguel Ángel, saldrá a la venta
En español, November 24
Este estudio, desconocido hasta ahora, fue descubierto en febrero por la especialista en dibujos de maestros antiguos de Christie’s en Nueva York.
Alma Allen, American Sculptor, Is Selected for Venice Biennale
Arts, November 24
The choice of a relatively unknown artist based in Mexico City ends a chaotic, much-delayed selection process led by the State Department.
In a $2.2 Billion Week, the Art Market Finds Its Footing
Arts, November 24
After years of declining sales, records set from major collections (Klimt, Kahlo) primed the auction houses for a rebound at the top.
His Right Foot: One Tiny Drawing for Sale, Maybe by Michelangelo
Arts, November 24
The Renaissance artist painted more than 100 figures in the Sistine Chapel ceiling, yet studies for only a handful remain. Could this five-inch drawing at Christie’s be one?
How to Get Revenge
T Magazine, November 24
From Washington to Hollywood, American culture is now defined by score settling. But what do centuries of feuding have to teach us about getting even?
In an Italian Masterpiece, Art and Faith Meet
Opinion, November 23
Readers respond to a guest essay about the religious feelings inspired by Fra Angelico’s painting. Also: Down times at the movies.
Marilyn Minter Is Camera Ready
Style, November 23
The 77-year-old artist has spent her career observing others. Now, with the documentary “Pretty Dirty: The Life and Times of Marilyn Minter,” she becomes the star.
Dorothy Vogel, Librarian With a Vast Art Collection, Dies at 90
Arts, November 22
On modest civil servants’ salaries, she and her husband amassed a trove of some 4,000 works by art-world luminaries, storing them in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment.
This Washington Museum Sold Some of Its Art. But at What Cost?
Arts, November 22
The Phillips Collection sold three works and raised $13 million to buy contemporary art, but the decision has led to rancor within the 104-year-old institution.
French Ideas, Made in the U.S.A.
Arts, November 21
The Chicago-born curator Naomi Beckwith has been given free rein at the Palais de Tokyo to examine how American artists responded to thinkers from France.
Un retrato de Frida Kahlo se vende por 55 millones de dólares, un récord para un artista latinoamericano
En español, November 21
El autorretrato surrealista fue realizado en 1940, un año turbulento en la vida de la artista mexicana en el que su salud y su matrimonio se deterioraron.
Anonymous Bidder Pays Nearly $1 Million for Secret to Decode C.I.A. Sculpture
Science, November 21
The creator of the Kryptos panels, Jim Sanborn, sought to unburden himself of the puzzle, and then discovered before an auction he had archived its solution in the Smithsonian.
Frida Kahlo Portrait Sells for $55 Million, Setting Her Auction Record
Arts, November 21
The surrealistic self-portrait was made in 1940, a turbulent year in the Mexican artist’s life as her health and marriage deteriorated.
Louvre’s Embattled Leader Defends Contested Renovation Plan, and Her Tenure
World, November 20
In one of her very few interviews since the museum heist, Laurence des Cars said the plan would increase much-needed security, but critics say it is too focused on new construction.
Arthur Jafa Crafts a Mixtape from MoMA’s Art
Arts, November 20
In “Artist’s Choice: Arthur Jafa,” the artist mines the museum’s vaults for an exhibition that gives new meaning to what he found there.
Ruth Asawa Turned Wire Into Her Lifeline
Arts, November 20
Her undulating looped-wire sculptures and drawings of flowers hint at personal depths, in a major retrospective at MoMA.
Told to Avoid D.E.I., Arts Groups Are Declining Grants Instead
Arts, November 20
Even with arts funding at risk, some organizations are rejecting federal money because of censorship concerns.
Believe It or Not, That $12 Million Gold Toilet Was Bought by … Ripley’s
Arts, November 19
The entertainment company plans on displaying the toilet, saying its team is exploring “whether visitors may someday be allowed to use it.”
Klimt Art Is Second-Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold at Auction
Video, November 19
At $236.4 million, a portrait of a woman by Gustav Klimt became the second-most expensive painting ever sold at auction. An 18-karat solid gold toilet by the artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $12.1 million at the auction at Sotheby’s in New York on Tuesday.
The Artist Who Makes Clay Look Like Navels, Nipples and Vertebrae
T Magazine, November 19
For more than five decades, the ceramist Magdalene Odundo has been making abstract, time-intensive vessels that recall bodies in motion.
Your Guide to Tokyo
Interactive, November 19
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
After the Death of Two Titans, Where Are the Next Giant Art Patrons?
Arts, November 19
With the passing of Leonard A. Lauder and Agnes Gund amid financial headwinds, arts organizations worry that the cultural megadonor may be a thing of the past.
6 obras de arte que podrían predecir el mercado
En español, November 19
Un inodoro de oro, fósiles de dinosaurio y un cuadro de Frida Kahlo se encuentran entre las obras más esperadas en las subastas de otoño.
At $236.4 Million, Portrait by Klimt is Second Most Expensive Painting Sold at Auction
Arts, November 19
The portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, looted by the Nazis and spared from a blaze, was a highlight of the Sotheby’s inaugural sale in its new home.
The Art World Chooses Its Favorite Films About Artists
T Magazine, November 18
Movies with artist-protagonists are known to be disappointing. These pass muster and even inspire.
Body Slams, Curated: Pro Wrestling Enters Its Museum Era
Arts, November 18
The over-the-top spectacle has been slicing into the art world, with gallery shows, performances and a forthcoming major exhibition.
The Art of Britain’s Windrush Generation Has Never Felt More Relevant
T Magazine, November 18
At a time of rising xenophobia and nativism, their work examines the meeting of different cultures, and their own right to belong.
Met Returns Buddhist Painting Thought Taken During the Korean War
Arts, November 17
The 18th-century painting, which the Met acquired in 2007, is believed to have been removed from a South Korean temple while it was controlled by the U.S. Army.
Met Museum Employees Petition to Create Union
Arts, November 17
The proposal, for a union to represent nearly 1,000 employees, would make the Met one of the largest unionized museums in the country.
With New Condé Nast Galleries, the Met Museum Gets Fashion Forward
Arts, November 17
The Costume Institute is bringing its annual blockbuster show to a permanent home off the Grand Hall, due in part to Anna Wintour’s efforts to get “out of the basement.”
In a Billionaire’s Playground, Six Artworks Could Predict the Market
Arts, November 17
The art market had a summer of closures and consolidations. But major collections, blue-chip art and guarantees have pushed expectations high for the marquee sales.
The Kids Are Up All Night, With Jewels and Bones
Arts, November 15
After a five-year hiatus, the much-loved tradition of sleepovers at the American Museum of Natural History has returned.
Want to Buy a Work of Art at Auction? Here’s What to Know.
T Magazine, November 14
A step-by-step guide to navigating this oft-misunderstood part of the market, with tips on getting what you want without experiencing buyer’s remorse.
Napoleon’s Brooch, Lost as He Fled Waterloo, Sells for $4.4 Million
World, November 14
The diamond-encrusted jewel, which the 19th-century French emperor wore on his hat, was lost along with other valuables as he retreated from his final battle.
Discovering 5 Treasures of Photography
Arts, November 14
Some of the most impressive photographs on display at the Paris Photo Fair were made many decades ago but are now being seen anew or, in some cases, for the first time.
‘Now I’m on the Stage’: 7 Artists on Their Museum Residencies in Harlem
Arts, November 14
The Studio Museum in Harlem’s longtime residency program has been pivotal to artists of color. Here, alumni look back on why it was so crucial to them.
Pioneering U.S. Street Photography, With Vienna in the Background
Arts, November 13
Lisette Model’s candid and cruel portraits spawned an American genre. But the key to understanding her might lie in Europe, where she was born.
5 Apps That Will Make You Love Art Galleries
Arts, November 13
Craving an art fix but don’t know where to start? These new art influencers can help newbies and players navigate openings, events and listings.
Wifredo Lam: Artist-Poet of Tropical Dreams and Sorrows
Arts, November 13
The great Cuban modernist, whose politics and Afro-Asian roots shaped his paintings and inspired generations of artists, gets a revelatory survey at MoMA.
Trump and the Rising Cost of Health Care
Opinion, November 12
Readers respond to news analysis articles about health care and the shutdown. Also: Art in new spaces; what A.I. isn’t.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles Sets 2026 Opening Date
Arts, November 12
The 300,000-square-foot building will open Sept. 22 and showcase comic art, illustrations and more across 35 galleries. It began construction in 2018 but faced multiple delays.
A Company Sold Investors $1 Billion in Art. Did it Paint Too Rosy a Picture?
Arts, November 12
Masterworks offers average investors a chance to buy individual shares in paintings often only owned by the rich, but critics say its marketing can overstate the upside of investing in its art.
Does This $1 Billion Art Collection Paint Too Rosy a Picture?
Video, November 12
“No art investing experience? No problem,” the website of Masterworks announces. Zachary Small, a New York Times reporter covering the art world, explains why some experts see a problem.
3 Bob Ross Paintings Sell for $600,000 to Support Public Broadcasters
U.S., November 12
The landscapes by the television host were sold as part of a campaign to help public television stations weather federal funding cuts.
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.
Roman-Era Treasures Stolen From Syria’s National Museum
World, November 11
The Damascus museum theft set off an official investigation in what may be one of Syria’s largest losses of antiquities in recent years.
The Mysterious ‘Louvre Detective’ Was a 15-Year-Old Passer-by
World, November 11
The photo of a dapper man in a fedora sparked many questions: Was the person real? A Sherlock Holmes-inspired detective on the case? Or just being very French?
Recently Ousted Director of Philadelphia Art Museum Sues Over Her Dismissal
Arts, November 10
Sasha Suda claims the museum did not have a valid reason for abruptly firing her last week from one of the most prominent jobs in the art world.
For the Children of Performa, the Sound of Art Is a Buzz and a Growl
Arts, November 10
An arts festival taps third- and fourth-graders to teach adults a thing or two about authenticity.
When Addiction Treatment Is Involuntary
Opinion, November 9
Readers respond to a proposal in Utah to forcibly remove homeless people. Also: Stolen treasures; America’s gambling problem; why retire?
Can You Stare at a Work of Art for 10 Minutes?
Times Insider, November 9
A year and a half ago, a team of Times journalists had a simple ask: Look — really look — at a work of art for 10 minutes. The response has blown them away.
Is This Artist the Joe Rogan of the Art World?
Arts, November 8
Joshua Citarella, the artist behind the podcast “Doomscroll” and the digital project Do Not Research, explains how online subcultures influence today’s politics.
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.