Apps You’ll Want to Take on Vacation: A Digital Packing List
Travel, Today
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun.
Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’
U.S., Today
In pointed remarks, the justice told an audience of hundreds of lawyers that she had joined them as “an act of solidarity.”
‘Superfine’ Brings Radiant Black Style to the Met
Arts, Yesterday
Heritage meets gumption at the Costume Institute’s big spring exhibition, where pathbreaking pieces join anonymous garments to build a moving history.
Frieze New York Is Smaller but Still Packs a Global Punch
Arts, Yesterday
Our critic samples booths from 25 countries and picks her seven favorites, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, London and Seoul — and two nonprofits.
36 Hours in Santa Fe
Interactive, Yesterday
Perennially sunny and chile-obsessed, Santa Fe offers galleries, museums, theaters and miles of hiking trails.
Why Marcella Hazan Is Still Teaching Us How to Cook Italian
Dining, Yesterday
Pete Wells explores how the revered cookbook author changed the way Americans think about the cuisine.
Tate Modern Is the Museum of the Century (Like It or Not)
Culture, Yesterday
The London institution, which turns 25 this week, encouraged its peers to look beyond the West. But its greatest impact was to remake the art museum into a kind of theme park.
The Really Unfair Thing About the Met Gala
Editorial, May 7
The charitable tax deduction is distorting American philanthropy.
On the Chopping Block: Arts and Humanities
Letters, May 7
The plan to eliminate the endowments for the arts and the humanities. Also: A threat to impose tariffs on movies made abroad.
A Patron of the Arts in Denver Who Was ‘Saved by Collecting’
Special Sections, May 7
About 10 years ago, Amanda Precourt turned her attention to buying art. She now sponsors shows and is opening an exhibition space in an old cookie factory.
A Rarely Seen Angel With a Lesson From History
Culture, May 7
Paul Klee’s “Angelus Novus,” which inspired Walter Benjamin, Laurie Anderson and Wim Wenders, will go on show to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Legendary Artists, Are Back in Spirit
Special Sections, May 7
Known for their outsized and revolutionary art projects, the couple’s work is seen again in Florida, New York and Germany.
Sotheby’s Postpones Auction of Buddhist Relics That India Tried to Block
Express, May 6
Jewels and holy relics were set to be auctioned by the family of a colonial-era English explorer. The Indian government said the collection wasn’t theirs to sell.
National African American Museum Faces Uncertainty Without Its Leader
Culture, May 6
At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.
Trump’s Order to Sanitize Black History Meets Institutional Resistance
National, May 6
Efforts to take the focus off the nation’s racial past in compliance with President Trump’s wishes face resistance from those determined to preserve it.
As LACMA Gets a New Look, the Art Inside Will Change, Too
Culture, May 6
Four curators at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art reveal how they’re filling the new galleries.
Talking Black Excellence Over Cocktails Inside the Met Gala
Styles, May 6
While a starry group of co-chairs greeted guests, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Zoe Saldaña and Rihanna discussed the significance of dandyism and the importance of the event.
Dramatic Trains Sweep the Met Gala Carpet
Styles, May 6
Some gowns required small teams to manage vast amounts of fabric and help their wearers up the Met steps.
No Pants? No Problem.
Styles, May 6
Stars at the Met Gala, including Sabrina Carpenter, took an opportunity to show some leg. A lot of leg, actually.
Met Gala Raises the Bar With a Record Haul of $31 Million
Styles, May 5
The Met’s annual fashion party has become a fund-raising juggernaut, but the lavish event comes with a price tag of its own. How much bang does it get for its buck?
10-Minute Challenge: ‘The Starry Night’ by van Gogh
Interactive, May 5
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
Chicago Museum Director Under Investigation After Airplane Incident
Culture, May 3
James Rondeau, the director of the Art Institute of Chicago, took a voluntary leave after a report that he stripped off his clothes during a flight to Germany.
Hikers Stumble Upon a Pile of Gold Coins, Igniting a Historical Hunt
Express, May 3
The discovery of coins and jewelry in the Czech Republic worth up to $680,000 raises a tantalizing mystery for historians and amateur sleuths: Who buried the treasure?
A Century On, the Tiffany Lamp Still Shines Bright
Special Sections, May 3
Though the lamps fell out of fashion by the 1930s, they recently have seen a surge in appeal, showing up in home décor, and even tattoos.
Trump Seeks to Eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts
Culture, May 2
The president’s budget proposal also called for getting rid of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in May
Weekend, May 1
This week in Newly Reviewed, Holland Cotter covers Sheyla Baykal’s downtown stars, a group show from a radical feminist art collective and Young Joon Kwak’s quieter side.
What to Do in New York City in May
Arts, May 1
Looking for something to do in New York? Get help from Chloe Troast and her friends, keep “Brat” summer going with Charli XCX, or see Alexei Ratmansky’s take on “Paquita.”
36 Hours in Berlin
Interactive, May 1
The best time to visit the sprawling city of Berlin begins in spring, when the city’s outdoor spaces are bustling with activity into the wee hours.
Sargent and ‘Madame X’ Return, Notorious as Ever
Weekend, May 1
“Sargent and Paris” at the Met shows how a young John Singer Sargent found his footing — and highlights a trans-Atlantic succès de scandale.
In an Exhibition of Native Artists, Clichés Give Way to Charged Memories
Weekend, May 1
“Smoke in Our Hair” features 22 artists who boldly challenge the romanticism that often tinges American fables of the nation’s birth and expansion.
Everywhere You Need to Go in Japan
T Style, April 30
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.
Black Dandyism in the Spotlight: 7 Pieces of Fashion History
Styles, April 30
The guest curator of a new Met exhibition on Black style offers an annotated early look at a Dapper Dan jacket, André Leon Talley’s luggage and more.
A Little-Known Corner of Ireland Beckons
Travel, April 30
Flanked by the Knockmealdown Mountains to the north and blown by fresh ocean breezes, the Blackwater Valley is rich in history, culture and natural beauty.
Trump Fires Biden Appointees, Including Doug Emhoff, From Holocaust Museum
Politics, April 29
“Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized,” Mr. Emhoff said in reaction to the removal of him and senior Biden White House officials from the board that oversees the museum.
N.Y.C. Museum Celebrates the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Metro, April 29
The New York Historical plans six exhibitions, all featuring the city as a major player.
Want to Try Driving a City Bus, Hauling Trash or Building a Skyscraper?
Metro, April 29
A new exhibit at the New York Hall of Science celebrates cities by letting visitors get hands-on with urban infrastructure.
New York City’s Creative Churn: The View From the Dance Floor
Arts & Leisure, April 28
“Urban Stomp” at the Museum of the City of New York chronicles the metropolis’s social dance. It also invites you to join the party.
America’s Premier Living Dandy Doesn’t Want the Title
Styles, April 28
The artist Iké Udé understands the power of rejecting labels.
Chubby Checker, Outkast and the White Stripes Will Join the Rock Hall
Culture, April 28
Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company and Soundgarden — but not Oasis or Phish — are also part of the 40th anniversary class.
This Spring, One Mega-Dealer Dominates N.Y.C. Museums
Culture, April 27
Hauser & Wirth artists have major exhibitions everywhere you look, as a new analysis shows the rising influence of powerful art galleries on the city’s top museums.
A Film Alchemist Lights Up MoMA With Her Love of Cinema
Arts & Leisure, April 26
Rosa Barba’s films, sculptures and performances start with movies and the machines that make them. They end up in the realm of exuberant effects.
In Miami, Wynwood Walls and Street Art Continue to Evolve
Special Sections, April 26
Jessica Goldman Srebnick, the museum’s curator and the daughter of its creator, Tony Goldman, discussed her role and her vision for the neighborhood’s artistic future.
In Baltimore, Confronting Chaos Through Contemporary Art
Special Sections, April 26
A new exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art features works by artists who explore environmental issues, grief and resilience.
In ‘Hmong Capital,’ Refugee Stories Are Told in Tapestry
Special Sections, April 26
At museums in the Twin Cities, where Hmong families settled after a Vietnam proxy war in Laos, story cloths and other artifacts recount their history.
Renovating the Outdoors to Enhance the Art Experience
Special Sections, April 26
Storm King, Dia Beacon and the Aldrich have embarked on extensive renovations of their outdoor spaces to improve visitors’ experiences.
The Return of the Guerrilla Girls, Who Never Really Left
Special Sections, April 26
A new exhibit of the works at the National Museum of Women in the Arts reprises the creativity and relevancy of a group of female artists who emerged decades ago.
At 13, Charlotte Brontë Already Knew How Good a Writer She Would Be
Culture, April 25
An anthology of her teenage poetry, published for the first time, shows ambition, even if the verse isn’t perfect.
Museum’s Benin Bronzes Are Reclaimed by Wealthy Collector
Culture, April 25
The royal leader of the Kingdom of Benin sought the return of artifacts displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collector who owned them took them back instead.
An Artist’s Journey From the Soviet Union to the Frick
Styles, April 25
Years ago, Vladimir Kanevsky’s floral sculptures started turning up in Manhattan’s most elegant living rooms. Now his work is on display alongside masterpieces.
An Exhibition Explores Whether the Red Scare Has Lessons for America Today
Special Sections, April 25
The New York Historical prepares to examine the campaign against Communism that once shook Hollywood and beyond.
British Art in a New Light
Special Sections, April 25
After a two-year closure, the Yale Center for British Art has reopened with its historical collections in lively conversation with contemporary art.
Museums Tell Stories of American Independence
Special Sections, April 25
Before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, exhibitions and events in many states offer a variety of voices and views.
A Visit to Alaska Inspires a Climate Change Exhibit in Connecticut
Special Sections, April 25
Daniel Ksepka, the curator of a new display at the Bruce Museum, said he focused on Alaska because it is “on the front line” of global warming.
Bringing a California Community to Life Through Airbrushing and Burlap
Special Sections, April 25
For some, works from the rising artist Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa are reminiscent of those by renowned predecessors like Francisco Goya.
Where Bruce Lee Practiced on the Roof, a Shrine to Old Hong Kong Rises
Foreign, April 25
At a formerly grand hotel where the famed martial arts star once stayed, a group of collectors is trying to preserve vestiges of the city’s past as its political identity changes.
In Philadelphia, Art Shows by Women Teem With Eros and Audacity
Weekend, April 24
Devotees of the human figure, Cecily Brown and Christina Ramberg turn the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into a showplace for the female gaze.
Boston Bets Big on Public Art With a New Triennial
Special Sections, April 24
An ambitious citywide exhibition will feature 20 public art commissions at outdoor venues and partnering museums.
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang Turn 75. Good Grief!
Special Sections, April 24
The Miami Children’s Museum marks the moment with an exhibition that includes Snoopy, Lucy and more that will travel across the country for almost a decade.
In the Heart of Washington, Adam Pendleton’s Work Demands Deep Thought
Special Sections, April 24
The new show at the Hirshhorn Museum, “Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen,” plumbs the past, the idea of presence and the possibilities of what painting could be.
He Built the Frick Collection With Passion, Patience and Bargaining
Special Sections, April 24
Henry Clay Frick, aggressive in art collecting as well as business, acquired many of the masterpieces of the museum, whose renovated Fifth Avenue mansion recently reopened.
Museum Told to Surrender Schiele Drawing to Heirs of Man Killed by Nazis
Weekend, April 23
A New York judge found that the Art Institute of Chicago’s drawing by Egon Schiele had been looted from an Austrian Jew who died in a concentration camp.
A Turner Prize Shortlist That J.M.W. Turner Might Have Appreciated
Culture, April 23
This year’s nominees for the prestigious art award include Mohammed Sami, an Iraqi painter, and Zadie Xa, a Canadian installation artist.
A Philadelphia Glass Artist Has Made a Secular Sanctuary for the Ages
Special Sections, April 23
As the artist in residence at the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, Judith Schaechter created a giant dome to spark joy. It’s now on view outside Philadelphia.
Plates Full of Beauty and History in Upper Manhattan
Special Sections, April 23
New additions to Adriana Varejão’s acclaimed “Plate” series are showing at the Hispanic Society Museum and Library, in her first solo museum exhibit in New York.
Glimpses of the Final Frontier at the American Museum of Natural History
Special Sections, April 23
Stranded astronauts and celebrity space tourism have piqued interest in space — and a photography exhibition in the museum is making the most of it.
Detroit Art Institutions Resist Political Challenges to Diversity
Special Sections, April 23
Leaders at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and others say their core mission of elevating Black voices will not change.
If You Think the School Lunch Battle is New — Go to Philadelphia
Special Sections, April 23
A science museum in the city looks back at the history of feeding children in schools and reminds us how fraught the efforts have been for more than 100 years.
A California Museum Weighs the Promise and Perils of Tech
Special Sections, April 23
Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum long cheered the developments around it. Now, it’s taking a more nuanced approach.
A Seaport Museum Faces an Unlikely Threat: The Sea Itself
Special Sections, April 22
Rising sea levels are forcing the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut to address the long-term sustainability of its campus.
A Guide to U.S. Museums to See This Year
Special Sections, April 22
Photography and portraiture are at the center of exhibitions this spring and beyond, examining their forms and themes and the people behind them.
Move Over Lone Ranger, Hopalong,Wyatt and Pals — History is Coming Your Way
Special Sections, April 22
An upcoming exhibition at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles and an earlier one at the Witte Museum in San Antonio reveal the roles of Black cowboys in the early American West.
New Voices Help Museums Tell New (or Forgotten) Stories
Special Sections, April 22
Across the United States, younger curators work to broaden audiences and redefine not only what an exhibition can be but also what an artwork is.
As It Turns 100, ‘The Great Gatsby’ Takes Several Turns in the Spotlight
Special Sections, April 22
The book by F. Scott Fitzgerald is the subject of exhibitions in New York, Minnesota, New Jersey and South Carolina.
When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts
Metro, April 22
The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.
How ‘Miss Chief’ Can Help Us Rethink Art History
Special Sections, April 21
Denver hosts the first U.S. museum survey of Kent Monkman, a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation whose large paintings are inspired in part by old masters.
A Painter Famed for Recreating What She Lost, in the Spotlight
Special Sections, April 21
In 1999 Ann Craven lost nearly everything in a studio fire. Since then, she has made “revisitation” paintings. Next month, these works will be shown across Maine.
Francine Tint Is Finally ‘Having Her Time’
Special Sections, April 21
At 82, the widely admired artist is getting the higher level of recognition she has sought for decades.
In Seattle, a Deep Dive into the Provocative and Creative World of Ai Weiwei
Special Sections, April 21
A show now at the Seattle Art Museum is the largest in the U.S. in the 40-year career of the renowned Chinese artist.
A Symbol of Hope in St. Louis Is Now One of Renewal, Too
Special Sections, April 21
The 19th-century Old Courthouse, part of the city’s downtown and Gateway Arch National Park, is set to reopen in May after a $27.5 million renovation.
House Democrats Criticize Trump’s Smithsonian Order
Culture, April 18
In a letter to Vice President JD Vance, four U.S. representatives on a committee that oversees the cultural institution urged him to reject President Trump’s push to reshape it.
The Challenges of Opening Gleaming New Museums in a Fraught Art Landscape
Arts & Leisure, April 18
As Thelma Golden and Lisa Phillips put finishing touches on their expanded buildings, they assess their legacies, and the cultural shift ahead.
It’s All Rhythm: A New Festival Embraces Percussive Dance
Arts & Leisure, April 18
The Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.
El último cuadro de Van Gogh genera conflicto en un idílico pueblo francés
En español, April 18
Recientemente se ha determinado que el artista pintó su última obra, “Raíces de árbol”, en Auvers-sur-Oise. Las raíces aún existen, lo que ha provocado una lucha por su conservación.
Elaine Wynn, Billionaire Arts Patron Who Helped Modernize Las Vegas, Dies at 82
Obits, April 17
She and Steve Wynn were known as the king and queen of Las Vegas. After their divorce, Ms. Wynn became a force in her own right.
Rashid Johnson Finds His Promised Land at the Guggenheim
Weekend, April 17
The artist’s first major museum survey fills Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral with a rich mix of media, a view of the polymathic flux of a 25-year career, and a sense of healing.
Sculpture Museum in Dallas Names a New Director
Weekend, April 17
Carlos Basualdo, a veteran curator who has spent most of his career at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will take over the Nasher Sculpture Center next month.
The World’s Most Anticipated Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.)
Travel, April 16
The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside.
LeBron James, ASAP Rocky and Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Met Gala
Styles, April 15
The co-hosts! The ticket prices! The dress code! A guide to the party of the year.
Van Gogh’s Last Painting Poses a Problem for an Idyllic French Village
Foreign, April 15
It was recently determined that the artist painted his final work, “Tree Roots,” in Auvers-sur-Oise. The roots still exist, igniting a fight over their preservation.
Saving Art from Climate Disasters
Special Sections, April 14
As storms and fires are on the rise, experts are under pressure to do more to protect collections in museums, galleries and even private homes from destruction.
At the Met Roof Reopening, These Sculptures Must Be Heard
Culture, April 13
Along the Manhattan skyline, Jennie C. Jones turns Minimalist sculptures into sonic ‘wind’ instruments. It’s the last Roof Garden commission until 2030.
A Masterpiece Doesn’t Have to End at the Borders of the Frame
Arts & Leisure, April 12
An artist finds there’s more to admire if you approach everything in a museum with an eye for things beyond the art.
What’s It Like to Inhabit Saya Woolfalk’s World of Plant-Human Hybrids?
Arts & Leisure, April 12
Step into the artist’s fantastical “Empathic Universe” at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, where everything seems moving and alive.
At the Architecture Biennale, the U.S. Says ‘Come Sit By Me’
Arts, April 11
To heal a nation, the U.S. Pavilion in Venice showcases the surprising permutations of the porch.
At the Architecture Biennale, the U.S. Says ‘Come Sit by Me’
Culture, April 11
To heal a nation, the U.S. Pavilion in Venice showcases the surprising permutations of the porch.
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts Names Next Director
Culture, April 10
Pierre Terjanian, the museum’s current chief of curatorial affairs and conservation, will start in his new role in July.
Martin Wong, Medici of the Aerosol Art Set
Weekend, April 10
A patron saw the beauty in graffiti when most of the world thought it was mere nuisance. Now the writing (of Lee Quiñones, Rammellzee, Futura and others) is on the museum wall.
It’s Springtime in Paris for David Hockney
Weekend, April 9
A huge new exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation is a late-career retrospective with a sense of new beginnings.
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.