‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends
Culture, January 20
The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said.
Never Heard of Yogyakarta? It Might Be the Center of the Universe.
Travel, January 20
The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.
Zilia Sánchez, Painter Who Found Fame Late in Life, Dies at 98
Obits, January 17
A Cuban-born minimalist painter who spent much of her life in Puerto Rico, she was in her 90s when her erotically charged work first appeared at the Venice Biennale.
Una casa de Auschwitz abre sus puertas para revelar un pasado escalofriante
En español, January 16
La casa del comandante del campo de exterminio, un elemento central de la película ganadora de un Oscar “Zona de interés”, pronto comenzará a recibir visitantes.
With Their Lives Upended, They Practiced the Art of Resilience
Weekend, January 16
“Pictures of Belonging” traces the careers of three female artists who flourished despite the U.S. government’s imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Arts Groups and Donors Create Fire Relief Fund for Los Angeles Artists
Culture, January 15
The fund, already at $12 million, is led by the Getty and includes major museums, foundations and philanthropists.
Calder Gardens Names a Curatorial Leader and Sets September Opening
Culture, January 15
Juana Berrío, currently at the Whitney Independent Study Program, will be senior director of programs at the cultural center in Philadelphia.
A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past
Foreign, January 15
The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors.
‘The Year of Flaco’ Will Celebrate a Beloved Owl
Metro, January 14
New York Historical is opening an exhibit of memorabilia of the eagle-owl, who died in February.
Una fotografía en el centro de la guerra cultural entre Ucrania y Rusia
En español, January 13
La fotografía reimagina un famoso cuadro del siglo XIX de cosacos radicados en el centro de Ucrania, con soldados ucranianos actuales en lugar de los legendarios guerreros.
Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination
National, January 12
Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.
Palisades Fire Could Test Getty Center’s Efforts to Protect Its Art Collection
National, January 11
The museum, which describes itself as the “safest places for art during a fire,” is now in a mandatory evacuation zone. Officials said the galleries “are safe and protected.”
The Painting, the Photograph and the War for Ukraine’s Culture
Foreign, January 11
An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.
Un guardia de seguridad, un golpe de suerte y una escultura llamada ‘Esperanza’
En español, January 11
Esta es la historia de cómo un escultor egipcio hizo realidad el sueño de toda su vida.
Palisades Fire Threatens Brentwood, Including the Getty Center
National, January 11
The authorities expanded mandatory evacuation orders to parts of the neighborhood on Friday night as the biggest blaze in the Los Angeles area grew rapidly.
Effectively Banned by the Government, a Syrian Film Resurfaces
Culture, January 10
“Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored.
What to Do in New York City in January
Weekend, January 9
Looking for something to do in New York? Explore the percussive side of saxophones with PRISM Quartet and Miguel Zenón or introduce the kids to “The Iron Giant.”
Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends
Washington, January 8
Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.
The Getty Villa museum has avoided the worst.
U.S., January 8
But beloved shops, beachside restaurants, and a Jewish community center are among the structures lost.
He’s a Security Guard at the Met. Now His Work Is Showing There.
Metro, January 8
How the dream of a lifetime became reality for a sculptor from Egypt.
Mexico City to the Met: Frida Escobedo’s Supercharged Path to Fame
Culture, January 7
The 45-year-old architect had mostly designed temporary structures before becoming the first woman to design a wing at the country’s largest art museum.
Jimmy Carter’s Heart Was in Plains. But His Launchpad Was in Atlanta.
National, January 5
While his home was always in the small Georgia town, Atlanta gave him the opportunities to cement a political and humanitarian legacy.
The Year Ahead
N Y T Now, January 4
There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?
36 Hours in Antwerp, Belgium
Interactive, January 2
Discover medieval and Gothic masterpieces, Michelin-starred restaurants, design ateliers, wine bars and too many shopping streets to count.
9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2025
Culture, January 2
From big shows in London and Amsterdam to a Cézanne tribute in the south of France, these art experiences will be worth the journey.
The Acid Comedy of Thomas Schütte, the Man in the Mud
Weekend, January 1
In a MoMA retrospective filled with humorous angst, the German sculptor offers a prime 2025 resolution: Don’t run from failure.
What Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2025
Culture, January 1
“Severance” is finally back for its second season, three New York art museums are set to reopen and ballet goes extreme.
New Year’s Eve Specials, Plus 3 Things to Watch on TV this Week
Culture, December 30
Several networks will host their annual countdowns on Tuesday, and award season will begin with the Golden Globes on Sunday.
7 People (and One Coyote) Who Made New York City a Better Place in 2024
Metropolitan, December 28
They were the bright lights during a rocky year, making the city a cooler, and fairer, place to be.
How the Head of a Food Museum Spends Her Sundays
Metro, December 28
Nazli Parvizi, the president of the Museum of Food and Drink in Brooklyn, spreads her time between homemade meals with friends, walks with her son and intense card games.
The Vivid Thread of Memories by the Yard
Culture, December 27
Suchitra Mattai uses vintage saris and vivid found materials to weave exquisite tapestries that challenge fixed histories about art and migration.
8 Art Shows to See Before They Close in January
Weekend, December 26
Sublime paintings from Siena, the birth of Impressionism and more dazzling exhibitions in New York and Washington, D.C., to catch before they’re gone.
36 Hours in Palm Springs, Calif.
Interactive, December 26
With its kitsch, color and joyous queer scene, this oasis in the Coachella Valley is all in on earthly pleasures.
At the Met, an Ancient Balm for the Depths of Winter
Weekend, December 26
A centuries-old Buddhist model of the universe has new meaning for the shortest of days and longest of worries.
Yoshio Taniguchi, Architect for MoMA’s Expansion, Dies at 87
Obits, December 23
He was a surprise choice for the ambitious project, but his design won praise as “drop-dead elegant.”
The Oldest Children’s Museum Strives to Be of Brooklyn (and Analog)
Culture, December 23
The organization has its eyes on the whole borough, its leader, Atiba T. Edwards, says.
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.