5 nuevos parques de esculturas que hay que conocer
En español, Today
Ya sea en la campiña inglesa o en un bosque de Tailandia, el arte y la naturaleza van de la mano.
June Leaf Made Art Like a Mad Scientist, a Dancer, an Aviator and an Archer
Arts, Yesterday
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.
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.
Four More Arrested in Connection With Louvre Heist
World, November 25
A Paris prosecutor said two men and two women were arrested as part of an investigation into the robbery at the museum.
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.
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?
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.
Burt Meyer, 99, Dies; Made Lite-Brite and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots
Arts, November 21
Starting in the 1960s, he collaborated on the designs of classic toys like Mouse Trap, Toss Across and Mr. Machine.
Former Met Museum Chief Takes Over Philadelphia Art Museum
Arts, November 21
Two weeks after dismissing its director and chief executive, Sasha Suda, the museum has named her replacement: Daniel H. Weiss. It also responded to a lawsuit brought by Suda.
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.
After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo
Arts, November 20
The doubloons, dollars and denarii of the American Numismatic Society will leave their overlooked home in Manhattan for a more welcoming headquarters on the campus of the Toledo Museum of Art.
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.
36 Hours in Memphis
Interactive, November 20
Eat at beloved bare-bones rib joints, pay pilgrimage to Elvis’s rhinestone-studded jumpsuits and tap into the new and nostalgic sounds of the city.
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.
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.
Night — and a Gentleman Burglar — at the Museum
Books, November 19
In “The Butterfly Thief,” Walter Marsh tells the story of a notorious crime and its eccentric perpetrator.
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.
Trump Library Foundation Expects to Raise $50 Million This Year
U.S., November 18
President Trump is raising money far faster than his predecessors, extracting tens of millions of dollars in pledged donations from media companies he has sued.
Un día en la playa, buscando mamuts
En español, November 18
Los “paleontólogos ciudadanos” pueden conservar los fósiles que descubran en los alrededores del mayor puerto de Europa. Lo único que les piden los profesionales es que se lo comuniquen.
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.
Los amigos de uno de los sospechosos del robo al Louvre dan detalles sobre su vida
En español, November 17
Varias personas que conocen al sospechoso lo describen como un hombre alegre, generoso y que había sido un piloto estrella del motocross.
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.
Bill Ivey, Who Soothed Critics of Federal Arts Agency, Dies at 81
Arts, November 17
By reducing the National Endowment for the Arts’s focus on avant-garde work, he eased conservative anger and won increased funding.
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.”
A Day at the Beach Hunting Mammoths
Arts, November 17
“Citizen paleontologists” can keep the fossils they uncover around Europe’s largest port. All the professionals ask is that those amateurs let them know.
Friends Say a Suspect in the Louvre Heist Had Tried to Leave a Rough Past Behind
World, November 16
He had been best known as a daring urban dirt-bike rider who had pulled off stunts at iconic sites in Paris, according to several friends.
Vatican to Return Indigenous Cultural Items to Canada Taken a Century Ago
World, November 15
Dozen of pieces used in a 1925 exhibition, including a whale-hunting kayak, will be returned to Canada early next month.
Sleepovers With Dinosaur Bones Are Back in N.Y.C.
Video, November 15
After a five-year hiatus, children were invited to spend the night at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in October. They roamed the galleries, played games and slept under the blue whale.
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.
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.
‘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.
Inside an After-Hours Film Bash for Sofia Coppola
Style, November 13
The Museum of Modern Art’s annual film gala honored the writer and director, attracting a crowd that included Olivia Wilde, Bill Murray and David Letterman.
Federal Workers Return After Longest Shutdown in History
U.S., November 13
Government employees were expecting to see paychecks again as early as Nov. 20 after six weeks in limbo.
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.
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.
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.
All the Canals and Charm of Amsterdam. None of the Crowds.
Travel, November 12
Leiden, a city whose university is often called the Oxford of the Netherlands, features museums, gardens, murals and plenty of ways to stretch your mind.
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?
A ‘Missing Piece’ of Harlem Returns, With a Bash
Style, November 10
The Studio Museum welcomed artists from all of its eras to celebrate its new space on West 125th Street.
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.
Federal Cuts, Immigration Raids and a Slowing Economy Hit Rural Libraries
U.S., November 10
Like many rural small towns, Tieton, Wash., is facing a confluence of circumstances that has made keeping its one-room library, a “civic symbol” for the town, untenable.
Outkast, the White Stripes and Cyndi Lauper Join the Rock Hall
Arts, November 9
Gen X celebrated its heroes at the ceremony, where Soundgarden and Salt-N-Pepa were honored alongside Chubby Checker, Bad Company, Joe Cocker and Warren Zevon.
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?
Lose Something? The Times Is at Your Service.
Times Insider, November 9
The newspaper once helped people recover valuable possessions that had gone missing.
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.
El Gran Museo de Egipto por fin está abre sus puertas
En español, November 8
La exposición más esperada del museo son los 5500 objetos completos de la tumba del rey Tutankamón. Los egipcios dicen que ha llegado el momento de disfrutar de sus antigüedades más preciadas en casa.
As Trump Recasts History, a Civil Rights Museum Sticks to a Messy Past
Arts, November 8
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is expanding its exploration of the country’s racial dynamics despite a surge of government resistance.
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.
Even Without Benin Bronzes, This New Museum Aims to Be a Powerhouse
Arts, November 7
The Museum of West African Art is poised to give Nigeria an institution of global significance, although its most hyped attractions won’t be there.
Another Victim of the Shutdown: Tourism in the Nation’s Capital
Travel, November 7
The government shutdown, now the country’s longest, is fueling a continued trend of declining tourism to Washington.
Planting a Flag, and a Flagship, for Black Art
Arts, November 6
The reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem, after seven years of construction, comes with dazzling alumni and collection shows.
Egypt’s Grand Museum Is Finally Open. Now, ‘We Need Our Stuff Back.’
Arts, November 6
The museum’s most anticipated exhibit is the full 5,500 items from King Tutankhamen’s tomb. Egyptians say it’s time to experience their most precious antiquities at home.
Meg White’s Drumming Spoke Louder Than Words
Arts, November 6
The White Stripes drummer, who joins the Rock Hall on Saturday, exited the band 18 years ago. Her quiet — in the duo and afterward — has long been one of her powers.
Once Hated, Now Loved, a Brutalist Behemoth Gets a Makeover
Arts, November 6
For $100 million, Sotheby’s bought a masterpiece by Marcel Breuer, the former home of the Whitney Museum. It has a thoughtful new interior.
New York City Has Not Elected a Mayor This Young in More Than a Century
New York, November 5
John Purroy Mitchel, known as the “Boy Mayor,” was three months older than Zohran Mamdani is now when he won office in 1913.
Director of Philadelphia Art Museum Is Dismissed After Unpopular Rebranding
Arts, November 5
Sasha Suda was three years into her five-year contract when the museum’s board announced that she was being terminated for cause.
Meet the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Arts, November 4
Listen to songs from Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and more ahead of the ceremony on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
A Storm Hit Alaska. Now, a Native Community Is Racing to Save Its History.
Climate, November 4
The remnants of Typhoon Halong scattered artifacts from an archaeological site along the shore of the Bering Sea.
Climate Activist Who Vandalized Degas Case Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Arts, November 3
In a high-profile act of eco-activism, Tim Martin and a partner had smeared black and red paint on the case at the National Gallery of Art in 2023.
The Netherlands Will Return Looted Pharoah-Era Artifact to Egypt
World, November 3
The 3,500-year-old artifact, likely stolen from Egypt during the Arab Spring in 2011 or 2012, was found at an elite European art fair in Maastricht.
El caso del Louvre demuestra el poder de las bases de datos de ADN para resolver delitos
En español, November 3
El acervo de perfiles de ADN de Francia ha ayudado a resolver delitos de gran repercusión, como el atraco del Louvre, y sigue creciendo.
What to Know About the Louvre Heist Investigation
World, November 3
Three of the four people whom the police believe carried out the theft have been arrested. But the jewelry is nowhere to be found.
Your Guide to London
Interactive, November 3
From the must-see locations to the most frequently asked questions, our guide has all you need to plan your next visit.
Inspired by Rome’s Pantheon: An Underground Art Cave in South Korea
Arts, November 3
The British sculptor Antony Gormley and the Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed an installation evoking the ancient Roman dome. Building it was complicated.
Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes
World, November 3
France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it is growing. The police can also access other countries’ databases.
Big Stars at LACMA’s Big Night
Style, November 2
Demi Moore, Doja Cat, Elle Fanning, Angela Bassett and Edward Norton made the scene at a Gucci-powered fund-raiser for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Can a Painting Make a Skeptic Believe?
Opinion, November 2
Fra Angelico’s work is not merely artistically significant. It is a spiritual experience.
Two More Suspects Charged in Louvre Heist Case
World, November 1
In addition to the two main suspects, who partially admitted to the robbery, two others have been charged by the Paris prosecutor overseeing the case.
28 Things to Do in N.Y.C. in November
Arts, November 1
Sure, Tom Turkey looms large this month, but other highlights include a magic show with Muppets, Patti Smith and “Horses,” and wrestling drag queens.
A Haunted Tour of the Met Museum
Video, October 31
Zachary Small, culture reporter, takes us on a tour of his four favorite spooky artworks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. You’re in for a scare: they include a decapitation platter and a sculpture of a rumored cannibal.
Enslaved Potter’s Art, Displayed at Boston Museum, Returns to Heirs at Last
U.S., October 31
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, said David Drake, the artist, had been “deprived of his creations involuntarily and without compensation.”
Over 1,000 Objects Are Stolen From Oakland Museum
Arts, October 30
A robbery this month targeted Indigenous baskets, jewelry and other artifacts from a storage facility of the Oakland Museum of California.
La historia detrás del atraco en el Louvre que conmocionó al mundo
En español, October 30
Más de una semana después de que unos ladrones hurtaran tesoros del Louvre, se perfila la imagen de un robo bien planeado que aprovechó los fallos de seguridad del museo y se adelantó a la policía.
5 More Louvre Heist Suspects Arrested, Prosecutor Says
Video, October 30
The police have arrested five more suspects in connection with the theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday. Seven people total have now been arrested, but authorities have not yet retrieved the stolen jewelry.
French Police Arrest 5 More in Louvre Robbery Investigation
World, October 30
The authorities have detained seven suspects in total, but have not recovered the stolen jewels.
Surreal Creatures Gather at Michigan’s Cranbrook Art Museum
T Magazine, October 30
Plus: a new book from Chantal Joffe and Olivia Laing, satin flats for holiday parties and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Monet Was Reluctant. Venice Seduced Him.
Arts, October 30
Even on vacation, the father of French impressionism couldn’t resist the pull of optics and art history. A lush blockbuster show in Brooklyn helps you see why.
Harlem’s Remarkable New Studio Museum Redefines 125th Street
Arts, October 30
After seven years and $160 million, the museum has an uplifting home on a street that has always been a barometer of Harlem’s fortunes and aspirations.
Martin Puryear Sees Sculpture as a Bodily Encounter
Arts, October 30
In a full-career survey at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, he melds form, material and an engagement with the world.
Inside the Heist That Shocked the World
World, October 30
More than a week after thieves made off with treasures from the Louvre, a picture is emerging of a seemingly well-planned burglary that exploited security lapses at the museum and outpaced the police.
Burglars in Disguise. Millions in Jewels Taken. But This Was in Queens.
New York, October 29
Thieves dressed as construction workers stole $3.2 million in jewels and cash from a jewelry store owner’s family home, the police said.
Two Suspects ‘Partially Admitted’ to Louvre Heist, Prosecutor Says
Video, October 29
Investigators revealed new information about the Louvre heist. Both suspects had a criminal record and were traced using DNA samples left at the crime scene.
2 Suspects ‘Partially Admitted’ to Louvre Heist, Prosecutor Says
World, October 29
The Paris prosecutor overseeing the case said the two men face 15 years in prison for stealing some of France’s crown jewels, while two other suspects have yet to be caught.
Is It Getting Better to Work in Museums?
Arts, October 29
Employee satisfaction has improved over the last few years, according to a new survey, but the field is troubled by low pay, burnout and “new culture wars.”
Facing Crisis, Talladega College Sells Its Art Treasures
Arts, October 29
An H.B.C.U.’s remarkable Hale Woodruff murals commemorating Black history have been bought by an art museum and two foundations. But the college says it is not completely letting go.
Jewish Heirs Sue the Met, Saying a van Gogh It Sold Was Nazi Loot
Arts, October 28
The museum says it had no idea at the time, but the heirs say the Met curator who bought and sold the work, a former U.S. Army specialist on looting, should have known better.
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.