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Un día en la playa, buscando mamuts
En español, Today

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, Yesterday

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, Yesterday

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, Yesterday

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, Yesterday

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, Yesterday

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, Yesterday

“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.

Reflections on a Ballroom, and an East Wing in Ruins
Opinion, October 27

Sampling the outpouring of responses to a column by Ross Douthat about the East Wing and the ballroom. Also: Everyday acts of grace; Canada and President Trump.

La policía francesa detiene a personas relacionadas con el robo al Louvre
En español, October 26

Los ladrones robaron más de 100 millones de dólares en joyas del museo de París. No está claro cuántas personas fueron detenidas, pero un hombre fue capturado cuando intentaba salir de Francia.

Halloween Season Is Here. Bring on the Horror.
U.S., October 26

Why are scary movies doing so well right now?

Police Make Arrests in Louvre Robbery, Authorities Say
World, October 26

Four thieves broke into the famed Paris museum last week and stole over $100 million in historical jewelry, shocking France and the world. It is unclear how many people were arrested.

A Break-In That Shook France
World, October 26

The robbery at the Louvre left behind more than broken glass. It battered the pride of a nation that is increasingly glum about itself and its direction.

‘It’s Got to Be an Inside Job’: Jewelry Thieves Weigh In on Louvre Heist
World, October 25

Was it the heist of the century or a master class in incompetence by the museum? Some prominent former jewelry thieves have plenty to say about the audacious break-in at the Louvre.

Why Trump’s East Wing Demolition Needed to Happen
Opinion, October 25

The arguments against it illustrate a consistent problem with progressive stewardship of American cities.

6 Podcasts About Making and Appreciating Art
Arts, October 25

These shows seek to decode and democratize art, providing expert insight into art history and practical tips on cultivating an artistic habit of your own.

‘See You in 4 Years’: Trump Drives Canadians Away From Western New York
New York, October 25

The presence of Canadian visitors in Western New York has dropped off since the start of the year following tensions between Washington and Ottawa.

A Missing Picasso Is Found, and a Small Spanish Town Loses Its Air of Mystery
World, October 24

For a brief moment, the puzzle of what had happened to Pablo Picasso’s “Still Life With Guitar” infected Deifontes with caper fever.

Un tipo guapo, un robo mediático y un rumor en la web
En español, October 24

¿Es siquiera real? Internet se hizo muchas preguntas después de que una foto empezó a circular.

Anish Kapoor Isn’t Done Reflecting
Arts, October 24

On the eve of his show at the Jewish Museum the artist looks back on his delicate earliest art, and reveals why terror plays a vital role in his latest.

New Star of an Ad Campaign: The Louvre Heist Ladder
Video, October 24

After thieves stole more than a hundred million dollars’ worth of jewelry from the Louvre using a lift truck, the manufacturer decided to capitalize on the connection.

Plotting a Heist? This German Company Wants to Give You a Lift.
World, October 24

The brazen daylight robbery of the Louvre on Sunday has turned into a marketing opportunity for Böcker, a German maker of cranes and elevators whose product was used in the heist.

Is This Dapper Man Going to Crack the Louvre Heist Case?
Style, October 23

Is he even real? The internet had many questions after a photo began to circulate.

The Thrill of the Heist
Opinion, October 23

There’s something in the air: a pro-heist frisson.

In L.A., a Loss of Nerve at the Hammer, but Art Hits in the Galleries
Arts, October 23

While “Made in L.A. 2025” falters, the city’s local art scene is thriving, with an abundance of smart new shows in commercial spaces.

Sea Otters and Museums Are Feeling Taylor Swift’s Midas Touch
Arts, October 23

After the release of her latest album, an aquarium in California and a museum in Germany suddenly were thrust into the center of Taylor Swift’s fandom. Just how big is Swift’s cultural reach?

36 Hours in Miami
Interactive, October 23

Wake up with Cuban coffee, zoom on a personal watercraft or just stretch out on white sand, and dance salsa until late.

La falta de cámaras en el Louvre permitió la llegada de los ladrones, según su directora
En español, October 23

Laurence des Cars, directora del museo de París, declaró ante el Senado que había ofrecido su dimisión tras el impresionante robo de joyas reales.

Jackie Ferrara, Artist Who Brought Mystery to Minimalism, Dies at 95
Arts, October 22

While others made sleek metallic sculptures, she favored humble materials like lumber and glue. The Times called her “one of our most gifted and inventive sculptors.”

Dollhouse At Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum Is Taking Center Stage
Video, October 22

Ordinarily on view in the museum’s permanent display, the doll’s house was moved to be the centerpiece of the exhibition “At Home in the 17th Century.”

Five Rising Contemporary Artists You Should Know
T Magazine, October 22

With exhibitions featuring copper-wire sculptures, burned canvases, ghostly nighttime paintings and more, here are the people to put on your radar this season.

For Robbers Like the Louvre Thieves, Bright Vests Actually Help Them Hide
Arts, October 22

Given the ubiquity of neon-colored safety jackets, criminals are using them to carry out crimes in plain sight.

Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?
Business, October 22

Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.

Louvre Museum Reopens After Jewel Heist
Video, October 22

Patrons of the reopened Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, expressed astonishment and intrigue over the daytime heist of jewelry worth more than $100 million that had led to its closure.

Le Heist
The Daily, October 22

How thieves were able to pull off an audacious robbery of priceless jewels from the Louvre in broad daylight.

Louvre Reopens for First Time Since Brazen Jewelry Robbery
World, October 22

French authorities are under growing scrutiny about whether security failings allowed four thieves to steal royal jewelry worth over $100 million.

100 Years of the Motel
Interactive, October 22

In 1925, the first motel opened on a California highway, ushering in a new era of convenience and comfort for a nation falling in love with the open road.

The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.
Arts, October 22

The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.

Can Her Louvre Tours Go On Without the Stolen Jewels?
Style, October 21

Jewelry swiped from the museum played a prominent part in a private guide’s tours of Paris. Now what?

Stolen Louvre Jewelry Worth Over $100 Million, Paris Prosecutor Says
World, October 21

The eight pieces are unlikely to garner that price if they are split apart or melted, the prosecutor said Tuesday.

How the Louvre Jewelry Heist Unfolded
Video, October 21

In just eight minutes, thieves stole priceless jewelry from the Louvre Museum on Sunday after using a truck-mounted ladder to break into a second-floor window. Catherine Porter, an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Paris, explains how it unfolded.

Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)
World, October 21

A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.

The Louvre Heist
World, October 21

Today, we look at how thieves pulled off this weekend’s brazen daylight robbery in Paris and why they did it.

Así actuaron los ladrones del Louvre
En español, October 21

Mis colegas explican cómo se produjo el descarado robo de joyas durante el día en el Louvre y por qué.

Before Brazen Louvre Jewel Heist, There Were Lingering Security Concerns
World, October 21

Investigators were looking into the alarm systems at an institution that one expert said “wasn’t built with an obsession over security.”

The Jewish Museum Highlights Its Holdings With New Spaces
Arts, October 21

After reconfiguring and rethinking two floors of its Fifth Avenue mansion, the museum reopens to the public.

Met Awards 2026 Facade Commission to Chinese Artist Liu Wei
Arts, October 21

It’s the first time in nearly 20 years that the museum has asked an artist from mainland China to create artwork for its building.

Los ladrones del Louvre no querían arte, querían joyas
En español, October 21

Según los expertos, el robo en el Louvre no fue un delito artístico sino un “robo de mercancías” exclusivamente para obtener gemas o metales preciosos.

How the Louvre Thieves Did It
World, October 20

My colleagues explain how the brazen daytime jewel heist at the Louvre happened and why.

Continúa la búsqueda de los ladrones de joyas del Louvre. Esto es lo que sabemos
En español, October 20

Un asombroso robo ha suscitado preguntas incómodas sobre la seguridad en el famoso museo de París.

En solo 7 minutos los ladrones se robaron joyas ‘de valor incalculable’ del Louvre
En español, October 20

Fue el robo más descarado —y acaso el más costoso— que se haya perpetrado en el museo que alberga las colecciones de arte más preciadas del país.

Other Brazen Art Heists Like the Louvre Jewelry Theft
U.S., October 20

The robbery at the Paris museum on Sunday is only the latest in a long line of breaches.

Why Steal From the Louvre? It May Have More to Do With Stones Than Art.
Arts, October 20

Sunday’s robbery at the Paris museum could be the latest example of thieves targeting museums for jewels and precious metals to break down and sell on.

Louvre Remains Closed Day After Brazen Jewel Heist
Video, October 20

The Louvre Museum in Paris remained closed on Monday after thieves stole priceless jewels in a brazen heist that lasted less than 10 minutes and shocked the country.

Violence Flares in Gaza, and White House Responds to Protests: ‘Who Cares?’
The Headlines, October 20

Plus, a brazen heist at the Louvre.

Louvre Remains Closed as Police Hunt Jewel Thieves. Here’s What to Know.
World, October 20

A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the famed Paris museum.

For the Ghosts in a Berkshires Mansion, the Gilded Age Never Ended
Real Estate, October 20

Ventfort Hall, an 1893 mansion built for J.P. Morgan’s sister, was in disrepair. The living and the dead teamed up to save it.

El Louvre fue asaltado. Estos son los objetos que se llevaron
En español, October 20

Entre los objetos robados figuran tiaras deslumbrantes, collares y pendientes de la realeza.

Thieves Steal ‘Priceless’ Jewels From the Louvre Museum in Paris
Video, October 19

Visitors at the Louvre were evacuated on Sunday after thieves broke into a gallery housing the French crown jewels. Investigators believe multiple experienced robbers were involved.

Kim Kardashian, Jenna Ortega and Hailey Bieber Light Up the Academy Museum Gala
Style, October 19

The fund-raiser in Los Angeles drew stars who were masked, shoeless and gushing about this season’s Oscar hopefuls.

See What Was Taken in the Louvre Heist
World, October 19

The stolen items include glittering royal tiaras, necklaces and earrings.

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.