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Aug 27, 2026

Laura Spector, Who Turned a Loathsome Vine Into Art, Dies at 71
Using Asian bittersweet, the much-hated invasive species, she created whimsical rustic objects and enchanting furniture.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Changes Lives. Some States Gut It Anyway.
The crown jewel of the singer's philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn't immune to funding cuts.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Harry Styles Kicks Off Monthslong Residency at Madison Square Garden
The singer kicked off a monthslong residency at the venue on Wednesday night before a giddy crowd.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Yayoi Kusama: A Life in Pictures
Whether making dot-covered sculptures or wild performance pieces, the Japanese artist grabbed critical and popular acclaim.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Here There Are Blueberries,' About a Trove of Nazi Photos, Heads to Broadway
"Here There Are Blueberries," about archivists debating how to handle a troubling gift, will open at the Barrymore Theater in November.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Yayoi Kusama: A Life in Photos
Whether making dot-covered sculptures or wild performance pieces, the Japanese artist grabbed critical and popular acclaim.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

For 30 Nights, Madison Square Garden Is Harry's House
The singer kicked off a monthslong residency at the venue on Wednesday night before a giddy crowd.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

A Book Crawl in Picturesque Brooklyn
Jennifer Harlan, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, takes you to her favorite bookstores in Park Slope/Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. This tour offers readers a variety of genres, new books and used books.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Lee Friedlander Is Funny. Seriously.
In his new book of photography, "Life Still," a veteran observer of urban America makes us look twice at an unsung side of his talent.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

When Kehinde Wiley's Painting Was Removed, It Wasn't About Art
The artist's lavishly ornamented style has much in common with the president's taste. So why did an administration official call Wiley's work "aesthetically terrifying"?

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Dolly Parton's Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer's long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Harry Styles Fans Camp Out for the Best View of the Star
As early as Tuesday, general admission ticket holders waited for the line (before the line) that would determine their vantage points at Wednesday night's show.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘The Whisper Man' Review: Robert De Niro Tries to Crack a Grisly Case
Robert De Niro plays a world-weary retired lawman drawn back into a horrifying case, while Adam Scott holds our attention as his estranged son.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Runa Simi' Review: The Fight to Keep Quechua Alive
This Peruvian documentary follows a voice artist who wants to dub "The Lion King" into the Indigenous language. Can he succeed?

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Idiots' Review: Burn After Seeing
Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson contend with guns, drugs and a SoundCloud rapper in this over-the-top, gross-out crime comedy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Finding Emily' Review: You've Got Email
This Gen Z rom-com, with flashes of wit and invention, ultimately leans too heavily on the traditional formula it seems poised to subvert.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Filipiñana' Review: Hell is a Golf Course
Rafael Manuel's formalist drama snakes its way through a luxury golf course in the Philippines via the point of view of a 17-year-old worker.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘The Dog Stars' Review: Seeking Hope at the End of the World
A terrific cast led by Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley struggles to lift Ridley Scott's contemplative dystopia out of the doldrums.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Coyote vs. Acme' Review: A Daffy Corporate Comedy
A delightful tale that nails the tone of the Looney Tunes shorts while telling a new story, too.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Colony' Review: Zombies Going Viral
The director Yeon Sang-ho ("Train to Busan") returns with a new spin on zombies, created with a virus by a mad scientist to unite, search and destroy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Boorman and the Devil' Review: Behind a Plagued Production
A documentary looks back at what went wrong — and right — during the making of "Exorcist II: The Heretic," the director John Boorman's maligned 1977 sequel.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

6 Feet Under in Coffins That Are Over the Top
Elaborate coffins, produced by Ghanaian artisans, are the centerpieces of funerals that celebrate the life of the deceased and get them to the afterlife in style.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘The Last Sunrise' Review: A Thrilling Spanish Summer
A dancer (Maia Reficco) travels to Mallorca and finds herself in a steamy romance with a local fisherman (Fernando Lindez).

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

Roy Cohn, Robert Mapplethorpe and a Trump-Era Dilemma Over Free Speech
When a respected biographer tried to use a Mapplethorpe photograph of Roy Cohn for a book cover, worries about the wrath of Mr. Cohn's protégé, President Trump, intervened.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

‘Buddy' Review: Cuddle Monster
Barney but Satan: That's the macabre world Casper Kelly posits in his horror comedy about an adorable but monstrous children's television unicorn.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

How Scientific Is the Science-Fiction of ‘Dark Matter'?
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, the writer, a physicist by training, asked around. The answer? It's complicated.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 27, 2026

A Theater Made a Public Pool as a ‘Hug.' Now It's a Culture War Flashpoint.
At Berlin's storied Volksbühne, a director's attempt to revive a troubled playhouse with a free swimming pool has stirred fierce debates over race, class and public space.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon
In her mass-produced ubiquity, Kusama became one of her own dots, spreading her image into every corner of our culture.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist's polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

As a Storyteller, Tim Curry Had the Gift
He was a blast to watch, whether playing a mad scientist in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," a butler in "Clue" or a singing King Arthur in "Spamalot."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Even in Her Movies, Dolly Parton Kept Control
During her Hollywood peak, Parton played women who knew their value, whether they were a secretary, brothel madam, hairdresser or radio show host.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown's First Hit, Dies at 87
One of the label's first hires, she worked on "Money (That's What I Want)" and went on to have a hand in many other songs.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Tim Curry: A Life in Pictures
Curry thrived onstage and onscreen in meaty roles that brought him widespread recognition and generations of dedicated fans.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Will Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Survive Without Her?
The crown jewel of the singer's philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn't immune to funding cuts.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Blake Lively, Who Sought $8 Million for Legal Costs, Is Awarded $400,000
The ruling all but ends the legal dispute between her and Justin Baldoni over the filming of the movie "It Ends With Us" and its aftermath.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Hearing to Review Bill Cosby's Assets as He Faces $59 Million Judgment
A judge wants Mr. Cosby or his lawyers to clarify questions about his funds as a woman who sued him for sexual assault says she has not received any of the money she was awarded.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's Best Movie Performances: Where to Stream
In movies like "9 to 5" and "Steel Magnolias," Parton shined as a version of herself.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day
A Dolly duet, a beach finder and never landing.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and More Mourn Dolly Parton
After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

How Dollywood Captured the Essence of Dolly Parton
Her idea to create a "fantasy city" that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Peter Nadas, Author of ‘the Greatest Novel Written in Our Time,' Dies at 83
Susan Sontag gave that high praise to "A Book of Memories" (1986), a labyrinthine chronicle of life under Communism.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Dies at 80
The actor's gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton Wrote ‘I Will Always Love You' and ‘Jolene' in One Creative Burst
Two of her defining hits — "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" — were perhaps written in the same day. In different ways, they found sturdy melodies for precarious emotions.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Why Dolly Parton Wouldn't Let Elvis Presley Record ‘I Will Always Love You'
When Elvis Presley wanted to record the song, Parton made the hard-nosed decision to protect her ownership of her work.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

The Beginnings of ‘It Ends'
How the writer-director Alexander Ullom turned post-grad existential anxiety and a tiny budget into his breakout debut horror film.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's Bedazzled, Bewigged and Bodacious Style
A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton Died After Brief Period With Cancer
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

With ‘Killer in the Code,' Michael Connelly Puts His Reputation on the Line
The novelist Michael Connelly knows he is putting his reputation on the line with the podcast "Killer in the Code." But despite critics' skepticism, he finds the evidence "completely convincing."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Did the Zodiac Kill the Black Dahlia? This Crime Writer Thinks So.
The novelist Michael Connelly knows he is putting his reputation on the line with the podcast "Killer in the Code." But despite critics' skepticism, he finds the evidence "completely convincing."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Stream These Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix
Like "The Four Seasons"? The movie that inspired it is leaving soon, as is the Hayden Panettiere showcase "Nashville."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's Viral Moments, From the Grammys With Whitney Houston to Her Moderna Vaccine Song
After the country music legend died on Tuesday, fans shared clips of their favorite moments of the singer.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

The Dolly Parton Moments That Are Going Viral After Her Death
After the country music legend died on Tuesday, fans shared clips of their favorite moments of the singer.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's Greatest Burst of Songwriting
Two of her defining hits — "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" — were perhaps written in the same day. In different ways, they found sturdy melodies for precarious emotions.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Rupert Grint Will Join ‘Harry Potter' Again, This Time on Broadway
The British actor, who played Ron Weasley in all eight films, will play the same character, this time as an adult, in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

21 New Books to Read in September: John Green, R.F. Kuang, Marlon James and More
Novels by Marlon James, Emma Cline, Hernan Diaz and John Green; nonfiction by Emily Wilson and Robert Kolker; and more.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lily Tomlin and More Mourn Dolly Parton
After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton's One-Day Songwriting Feat
Two of her defining hits — "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" — were written in the same day. In different ways, they found sturdy melodies for precarious emotions.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton Died After Brief Period of Cancer
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

‘Ted Lasso' Season 4, Episode 4 Recap: Locked Out
Can a male coach solve a female locker room?

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Harry Styles and the Residencies Taking Over the Music Industry
Harry Styles's latest Madison Square Garden takeover is part of a trend that some say transfers the cost of touring to fans.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

How Paul Williams Built White and Black Los Angeles
A pioneering architect's archive, long thought lost, was preserved by his family. Now, three museums are featuring the work of a man who broke California's color barrier.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict
Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

22 New Books to Read in September: John Green, R.F. Kuang, Marlon James and More
Novels by Marlon James, Emma Cline, Hernan Diaz and John Green; nonfiction by Emily Wilson and Robert Kolker; and more.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

How the Anvil Was Nearly Dropped on ‘Coyote vs. Acme'
The live action-animation hybrid comedy fought a real-life studio battle to win its theatrical release.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

The Best Literary Detective You've Never Heard Of, and the Man Who Made Him
How Peter Grainger, an English mystery writer, self-published his way into prominence.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton Is Mourned by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Reba McEntire and More
After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton's Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us'
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. "She inspired Tennesseans to be better," one resident said.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

‘Paranormal Activity' Review: The Thing That Goes Bump in the Night
It's now haunting Broadway in this adaptation of the horror film franchise about a couple seeking a new start. Instead, they become prime targets.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman did not provide additional details about her illness.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Is Mourned by Beyoncé, Reba McEntire and More
After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton: A Life in Pictures
Parton made her mark in the country arenas of Nashville, and then crossed over into the pop world, Hollywood and beyond.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Len Brown, the Kidlike Creator of ‘Mars Attacks,' Dies at 84
He brought a juvenile creative sensibility to the Topps Chewing Gum company, where he was able to unerringly predict what would appeal to adolescents.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.
Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Wanted to Share Her Story on Broadway. She Still Will.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" is scheduled to begin previews in December after a strong-selling production in Nashville last year.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton Is Mourned by Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin and More
After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Judge Says Sale of Titanic Artifacts Cannot Go Forward for Now
The salvage company that has been awarded the rights to recover, but not sell, items that sunk with the ship, has proposed selling 100 of them.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton's Essential Songs: ‘9 to 5,' ‘Jolene' and More
The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

The Origins of Paul Simon's ‘Graceland'
On its 40th anniversary, our critic looks back at the album's creation, paradoxes and reception.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Robert Skidelsky, Definitive Biographer of Keynes, Dies at 86
An economic historian and political maverick, he was a sometimes polarizing public intellectual and a member of the House of Lords.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

‘Mile End Kicks,' ‘Good One' and More Streaming Gems
In this month's picks, a new coming-of-age charmer about a rock critic, a fascinating documentary about the early days of hip-hop and a sweet indie about a Brooklyn father-daughter band.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed
In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be "taken down."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

For ‘National Treasure' Superfans, the Secret Lies in Philadelphia
The creators of the "National Treasure Hunt" podcast bring their passion for the Nicolas Cage heist movie to the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Interpol Comes Full Circle on ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton'
The band that emerged in post-9/11 New York grapples with the surveillance state on its anxious but hopeful new LP, "This Mirror Weighs a Ton."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?
Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she's on top.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 25, 2026

Jelly Roll Celebrates His 300-Pound Weight Loss on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live'
"That means I've lost an entire Donald Trump," the country singer said while guest hosting Monday's late night show.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Russian Stadium Says It Won't Host Ye Concerts
Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg said that two October concerts would not take place there, citing a lack of rental agreements.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Trump Officials Propose Sale of ‘Woke' Painting by Kehinde Wiley
The State Department recently removed the painting of Dominicans from a U.S. embassy, noting it was by the artist who made Barack Obama's presidential portrait.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Shelley Fabares, ‘Donna Reed Show' Actress, Dies at 82
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom "Coach." Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with "Johnny Angel."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Walk-Up Songs and a Despair Antidote
Plus, the best shopping app.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Jeff Conolly, Manic Garage-Rock Frontman, Dies at 70
Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Iceland's Murder Rate Is Off the Charts (in Its Books, at Least)
The Nordic nation has almost no homicides, yet crime fiction is its favorite literary genre. That means writers face a challenge: making murder feel believable.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Why Are There Street Markings All Over New York City?
For the last year, Tom Wilson, a photographer, has been taking pictures of municipal street markings around New York City. On a recent walking tour, Michael Kimmelman, the architecture critic for The New York Times, helped Wilson decode the color-coded language that keeps the city running.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Dale Dickey Is Way Past Crying in Barney Suits
Years ago, she donned a dinosaur costume to help make ends meet. Now she is a first-time Emmy nominee for her role in "Widow's Bay."

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Iceland's Murder Rate Is Off the Charts — in Its Books, at Least
The Nordic nation has almost no homicides, yet crime fiction is its favorite literary genre. That means writers face a challenge: making murder feel believable.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

Behind the Mysterious Symbols Spray-Painted on Our Streets
All over New York's sidewalks and sewers, colored markings hide in plain sight, telling construction crews where to dig and creating accidental art.

NYTimes Arts
Aug 24, 2026

The Dancers Turning Stairs and Fences Into Their Stage
Fluency in a variety of movement techniques — street dance, acrobatics, parkour — allows site-responsive dancers to shape seemingly unbounded interactions with their environments.

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