A Grand New Space for African Art, Uniting the Continent
Arts, Today
With the planned creation of new galleries for its Arts of Africa collection, the Brooklyn Museum hopes visitors will see their cultures “represented with dignity.”
Why Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s Go-Go Dancer Piece Remains Subversive
Arts, Yesterday
A work about gay visibility avoids statements, yet remains powerful. A dancer appears just once a day, showing the political valence of absence.
Stone Fragment Is Found in Wreck of Ship That Carried Parthenon Marbles
World, March 20
Experts said the fragment, recovered by divers from the Greek culture ministry, matched the style and dimensions of the Parthenon, but that it was too soon to be certain of its provenance.
New York City Celebrates Its First Ramadan With a Muslim Mayor
New York, March 20
Many New Yorkers said Ramadan felt especially poignant this year under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who used his own observance of the holiday to model the diversity of Muslim life in the city.
Man Shatters Valuable Glass Artwork and Tries to Stab Guard, Police Say
Arts, March 20
A man was arrested after being accused of damaging an estimated $240,000 of artwork at the Chihuly Garden and Glass.
The Work of Robert Moses? No, It’s Joe Macken.
Real Estate, March 20
A delivery truck driver from Queens created a scale model of New York City. After 10 million views on TikTok, his mini Gotham has moved to Museum Mile.
9 Art Shows to Catch Before They Close This Spring
Arts, March 20
Among the must-see exhibitions on view for a limited time are ones featuring a rare Caravaggio, streetscapes covered in orchids and Gabriele Münter’s colorful figures.
The Irresistible Glow of Tunis
Travel, March 20
Almost 15 years since the revolution in Tunisia, its capital is attracting visitors who want to be part of a thrilling, but fragile, creative blossoming.
The New Museum Reopens, Asking, ‘What Is Human?’
Arts, March 19
It’s a big, serious, adult show worth debating and even fighting over — just the way our critic likes it.
36 Hours in Shanghai
Interactive, March 19
In China’s second-largest city, historic architecture finds new life as galleries and dining destinations.
A Peek Into Trump’s Planning of America’s 250th Suggests a Religious Focus
Arts, March 18
A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.
For Tschabalala Self, Art Is Romantic
T Magazine, March 18
The painter and sculptor discusses neighborhood murals, nonlinear storytelling and her commission for the New Museum, a 13-foot-tall rendering of a couple mid-embrace.
Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist to Ukraine
World, March 18
Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest.
Got an Idea About Who Robbed the Gardner Museum? Get in Line.
Arts, March 18
Theories abound as to who pulled off the largest art heist in U.S. history. In a new book, the former F.B.I. agent who handled the case dismisses many of them.
Your Guide to Madrid
Interactive, March 18
From the top attractions to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
The City That Inspired Rothko (It’s Not New York)
Arts, March 14
What the American painter saw during his trips to Florence molded his vision and his understanding of space and color.
In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked
Science, March 12
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
Historic Slavery Photos Get ‘Final Resting Place’ After Long Fight With Harvard
U.S., March 11
The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia will be honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.
How ‘The Sopranos’ Came to Life
Arts, March 11
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens traces how the creators developed the look and themes of the show.
Who Should Control the Legacy of This Master Photographer?
Arts, March 11
A settlement is reached in the case of Mike Disfarmer, who renounced his family. Decades later they sued to take back his life’s work. When heirs battle the people who built their legacies, the art may be at stake.
MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location
Science, March 8
After outgrowing its original home, the National Museum of Mathematics has added new exhibits and an art gallery space in what was an empty storefront along the Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.
A Washington Museum Zeros In on Presidential Scandal. From 50 Years Ago.
Arts, March 7
The Watergate museum, now in a pop-up phase, focuses on the political crime that brought down Nixon.
The French Riviera in Winter: Sparkle Without the Glitter
Travel, March 6
A region famous for its sun-drenched climate becomes a refreshing retreat when the summer heat, megayachts and swarms of tourists are gone.
At the Whitney, a Biennial Gets Personal
Arts, March 5
For an unmoored time, 56 artists and teams present an inspired discourse shaped by crisis, craft and community. Look up, and listen.
36 Hours in Bologna, Italy
Interactive, March 5
While Emilia-Romagna’s capital still thrives on traditions like tagliatelle al ragù and mortadella, new openings are taking the city in refreshing directions.
The ‘Mona Lisa’ as You’ve Never Seen Her
Style, March 5
With its ambitious program of designer collaborations, the Louvre is making a new fashion statement.
Australia Moves to Memorialize an Atrocity That’s ‘Not History Yet’
World, March 5
The country and its small Jewish community are still trying to process the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.
Did This Artist’s Career Bloom Because Her Mother’s Career Died?
Arts, March 4
Andrea Fraser had long felt that she was to blame for the years her mother, Carmen de Monteflores, was overlooked. Now Carmen is 92. Can the Whitney Biennial make amends?
Why One Artist Transcribed All 900-Plus Pages of ‘Moby-Dick’ by Hand
T Magazine, March 4
For Bethany Collins, Herman Melville’s novel is rife with centuries-old political anxieties that still resonate today.
Isaiah Zagar, Who Festooned Philadelphia With Mosaics, Dies at 86
Arts, March 3
He covered the city with more than 50,000 square feet of murals, and showcased his work at the Magic Gardens Museum.
Picasso? How About Pippen Instead?
New York, March 3
Sotheby’s, now in the former Whitney Museum on the Upper East Side, is auctioning off Scottie Pippen’s basketball memorabilia.
34 Things to Do in New York City in March
Arts, March 1
This month offers St. Patrick’s Day and the Oscars, vampires and Mapplethorpe, as well as free ice skating and a final bow from Jonathan Groff.
Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
Giving, February 27
She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.
Jean Widmer, Designer of Celebrated French Graphics, Dies at 96
Arts, February 26
His minimalist road signs became a visual hallmark of France’s highways. He also created logos for cultural institutions like the Pompidou Center.
With Bends, Crinkles and a Cool Decor Makeover, Carol Bove Takes the Guggenheim
Arts, February 26
She extracts something new from steel, dispelling its aura of brawn. Her signature form is a rumpled ribbon of metal painted to look as soft as suede.
Noguchi Envisioned a More Open New York. New York Wasn’t Interested.
Arts, February 26
Isamu Noguchi became one of the most successful artists of the 20th century, but the city met his plans for public spaces with indifference.
36 Hours in Las Vegas
Interactive, February 26
Visitors seeking all manner of newfangled, over-the-top thrills won’t be disappointed.
Behind the Chaos at the Louvre, a French Leader’s Legacy Hangs in the Balance
World, February 26
President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.
A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
World, February 25
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.
Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan and Shakira Are Among Rock Hall Nominees
Arts, February 25
Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, New Edition and INXS are also included on the ballot for the first time.
Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Burglars Stole Crown Jewels
World, February 24
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam and security lapses, which led to the heist in October.
How Bookbinders Used Old Records to Help the Nazis Find Their Victims
World, February 24
Conservation experts helped the Nazi regime inspect church and civil archives to track down people they sought to persecute, a researcher concluded.
For Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, Equal Footing at the Met
Arts, February 24
Krasner was typecast as the wife of the breakout artist of the Abstract Expressionist movement, no matter how renegade her own work. At the Met this fall, she emerges from his giant shadow.
A Chimney in Search of a Home Lands 3,000 Miles Away
Arts, February 24
Kelly Akashi, an artist, was one of thousands who lost their houses in last winter’s Eaton wildfire in Los Angeles. Her new sculpture for the Whitney Biennial marks one year of slow recovery.
What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today
World, February 24
Whatever you make of Emerald Fennell’s R-rated “Wuthering Heights” movie, the region where the original novel was written is worth revisiting in its own right.
Met Gala Dress Code Makes a Statement of Its Own: ‘Fashion Is Art’
Style, February 23
Three words of guidance is all guests will have to go on when preparing for this year’s Costume Institute benefit, celebrating a cerebral exhibition about the “dressed body.”
Make This Year’s Spring Break a Great Escape
Travel, February 23
Need an idea for a family vacation? Here are five destinations that fit the bill, whether you’re looking for culture, adventure or a great beach.
China’s ‘King of Banned Films’ Wants to Change the Subject
World, February 20
Acclaimed overseas for defying censors, Lou Ye is more interested in reaching Chinese audiences, as he holds up a cinematic mirror to their lives in modern China.
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.
How the Intrepid Moved a World War II Fighter Plane
Metro, March 13
The 33-foot Corsair, on loan from Florida, had to be “rigged up on skates” to get to the Intrepid’s hangar deck.
5 Years After Covid Closed the Theaters, Audiences Are Returning
Culture, March 12
Broadway is almost back, and pop music tours and sports events are booming. But Hollywood, museums and other cultural sectors have yet to bounce back.
Brooklyn Museum Will Lay Off Employees and Scale Back Exhibitions
Culture, February 7
The museum, which faces a projected $10 million deficit, said it planned to cut more than a tenth of its employees and mount fewer exhibitions.
California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford
Culture, January 28
The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch back before the Gold Rush.
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.
San Francisco’s Arts Institutions Are Slowly Building Back
Culture, July 3
Although attendance remains down from prepandemic levels, the city’s arts groups are having some success getting audiences to return.
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.
Downtown Los Angeles Places Another Big Bet on the Arts
Culture, April 9
The pandemic was tough on city centers and cultural institutions. What does that mean for Los Angeles, whose downtown depends on the arts?
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.
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.
Spider-Man, We Know Where You Live
Metro, February 7
Letters on display at a small museum in Brooklyn were sent to the same address in Queens as where the comic book hero lived.
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.
Why One World Trade Is Winning R.T.O.
Interactive, December 13
The tower, next to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, is doing something right; it's at 94 percent occupancy.
Your Thursday Briefing: Iran’s Protests Intensify
N Y T Now, October 26
Plus Myanmar gets closer to Russia and a dire climate report.
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.
In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise
Travel, August 11
Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.
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.”
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.